Bishop of Elphin calls for fight against abortion to continue
The Catholic bishop of Elphin says the fight against abortion must continue. And although abortion legislation has now been passed by the Dail, Bishop Kevin Doran says any law that suggests life is not deserving of protection has ‘no moral force’ and has to be resisted. He also suggests the…
TD Marc MacSharry says he cannot support legislation for abortion services
Sligo Leitrim TD Marc MacSharry said he could not vote in favour of legislation to allow for abortion services. A No supporter in the referendum, Deputy MacSharry said when the referendum was passed that he would respect the decision of the people and would support legislation. However speaking in the…
Abortion legislation: MacSharry says there’s no rift with leader, no split in party
A Sligo/Leitrim TD has strongly refuted suggestions that there is rift between him and his party leader over forthcoming legislation on abortion. Deputy Marc MacSharry also says it’s incorrect to suggest there’s a major split within the party on the issue. He was speaking after an Irish Times report said…
McHugh one of a number of Ministers yet to decide position on Repeal of the 8th
The Cabinet’s meeting today to decide on the approach to a referendum on the 8th amendment. A number of Minister’s have yet to reveal their position on the issue including Donegal Minister Joe McHugh. Over the weekend Taoiseach Leo Varadkar indicated he would be supporting the liberalisation of abortion laws.…