The Government is set to start work on new abortion laws which are due within months
It follows yesterday's landslide referendum result to change the constitution and repeal the 8th amendment.
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar says new laws could be in place by the end of the year.
Meanwhile, The Canadian Prime Minister has congratulated the Taoiseach on the result of the referendum.
What a moment for democracy and women’s rights. Tonight, I spoke with Taoiseach @campaignforLeo and his team and congratulated them on the Yes side’s referendum victory legalizing abortion in Ireland. #repealedthe8th
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) May 27, 2018
Justin Trudeau spoke with Leo Varadkar in the wake of the referendum result.
British Prime Minister Theresa May has described the result as an impressive show of democracy.
“The Irish Referendum yesterday was an impressive show of democracy which delivered a clear and unambiguous result. I congratulate the Irish people on their decision and all of #Together4Yes on their successful campaign.” – PM @theresa_may #repealedthe8th
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) May 27, 2018
While French President Emmanuel Macron said Ireland has once again made history.
Ireland has once again made history. This vote will stand as an essential symbol for women's freedom.https://t.co/Q911lyAuKn
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) May 27, 2018
