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McDonald Criticises Fine Gael Stance on Abortion

The Coalition to Repeal the 8th Amendment says removing it would not result in abortions on demand....
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McDonald Criticises Fine Gael Stance on Abortion

TodayFM
TodayFM

5:27 PM - 12 Sep 2015



The Coalition to Repeal the 8th Amendment says removing it would not result in abortions on demand.

The group met in Dublin today to discuss why they believe a referendum should be held to remove the 8th amendment.

The amendment - which was inserted into the Constitution in 1983 - upholds the right of life of the unborn as equal to that of a mother's.

However, the Taoiseach last night said he wouldn't call a referendum until an appropriate wording to replace the 8th amendment is carefully examined.

Sinn Fein's Mary Lou McDonald thinks Enda Kenny's remarks about the 8th Amendment highlights Fine Gael's unwillingness to tackle the issue of abortion here.



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