Abortion
# abortion - Today’s News
Timetable for abortion legislation is ‘tight’
Minister James Reilly is determined to publish legislation before the end of July.
Column: I’m a mother of a special needs child and a pro-choice advocate
Tracey Holsgrove explains the agony of contemplating how to proceed with her pregnancy after learning of her baby’s condition – and why she is a firm pro-choice advocate.
6 interesting moments from the final day of the Oireachtas abortion hearings
The final day of the three-day hearing saw legal experts teasing out some of the most intricate detail in the draft legislation.
# abortion - Yesterday’s News
Column: Changing the law on abortion is dangerous and unjust
There is no evidence to show that abortion treats suicide ideation – this means that any legislation based on the grounds of suicidal ideation is irredeemably damaged, writes Cora Sherlock.
As it happened: Final day of the Oireachtas hearings on planned abortion laws
TheJournal.ie team brought you live updates from day three of the hearings, including testimony from legal experts.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Good morning! Here are the nine things to know before you start your day.
Legal experts take the stand at Oireachtas abortion hearings
Retired judge Justice Catherine McGuinness, legal adviser to the Pro-Life Campaign Caroline Simmons and barrister at law Simon Mills are all due to give evidence today.
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Oireachtas agenda: Abortion hearings, new grocery rules and leaving the euro
The third day of abortion hearings takes place today, while the Dáil debates calls for new rules on leaving the eurozone.
Column: No woman has an abortion on a whim
Stitch up the X Case’s dangling loopholes and then hold a referendum to legalise abortion in Ireland – because no woman wants an abortion just for the hell of it, writes Carol Redmond.
8 interesting moments from Day 2 of the Oireachtas abortion hearings
Day 2 of the Oireachtas hearings on abortion saw psychiatrists and medical professionals give their expert opinions on the new law.
# abortion - Monday 20 May, 2013
As they happened: Day 2 of the Oireachtas hearings on planned abortion laws
TheJournal.ie team brought you live updates from day 2 of the hearings, includes testimony from psychiatrists.
The Evening Fix… now with soccer’s next big talent*
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
The 9 at 9: Monday
Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Monday.
Psychiatrists to address Oireachtas abortion hearing today
The hearings on the wording of the heads of the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013 will continue until tomorrow.
Enda Kenny to receive honorary doctorate from Boston College today
On the third day of a trip to Boston, the Taoiseach will also attend a trade breakfast promoting Ireland as an investment location.
# abortion - Sunday 19 May, 2013
Majority support abortion where mother’s life is at risk of suicide
The Sunday Independent/Millward Brown poll shows, however, that the numbers opposing the clause are increasing.
# abortion - Saturday 18 May, 2013
Pics: 300 turn out for rally on planned abortion legislation
They gathered in Dublin City centre to hear from speakers including TD Clare Daly.
The 9 at 9: Saturday
Good morning! Here are nine things to know before you start your ‘summery’ Saturday.
12 interesting moments from the Oireachtas abortion hearings
Heckling, James Reilly leaving early, and questions about term limits on abortion – the first day of the Oireachtas hearings on abortion legislation had a lot of drama. Here’s what happened.
# abortion - Friday 17 May, 2013
As they happened: Oireachtas hearings on planned abortion laws
TheJournal.ie team brought you live updates from today’s proceedings, which included testimonies from medical experts.
The Evening Fix… now with added deer on a city bus
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
The 5 at 5: Friday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
Abortion protesters gather outside Justice Minister’s home
Between 20–25 protesters gathered outside the Justice Minister’s home this morning to protest against abortion.
Letter: TFMR ‘disappointed’ at exclusion from abortion hearings
Read the full text of a letter to a TD from a mother whose daughter had to travel to Liverpool for a termination.
A crash course in today’s abortion legislation hearings
What’s it all about? TheJournal.ie takes you through the Health Committee proceedings.
# abortion - Wednesday 15 May, 2013
Here is the list of witnesses to appear at abortion hearings
Unlike the committee’s previous hearings, there will be few representatives from advocacy or religious groups giving evidence.
# abortion - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
Here’s what we know about the Oireachtas abortion hearings
The hearings will be broadcast live from this Friday on television and the internet.
# abortion - Monday 13 May, 2013
US abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell found guilty of murder
Kermit Gosnell could face the death penalty after he was found guilty of three counts of murder in the deaths of babies born alive at his clinic.
# abortion - Sunday 12 May, 2013
GPs call for law to allow termination in non-viable foetal abnormality
The Irish College of General Practitioners narrowly passed the motion at its annual meeting today.
# abortion - Saturday 11 May, 2013
Top readers’ comments of the week
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# abortion - Friday 10 May, 2013
Boston cardinal says he will boycott event because Enda Kenny is going
Cardinal Sean O’Malley said Enda Kenny is “aggressively promoting abortion legislation”.
# abortion - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Taoiseach has ‘no intention of playing party politics’ over abortion issue
Enda Kenny responds to calls for a Constitutional referendum on abortion during Leaders’ Questions in the Dáil today.
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
‘Misleading’ to say abortion does or does not help suicidal women
A New Zealand based psychologist, whose work has been quoted extensively by pro-life groups, has raised issues with the definitive conclusions those groups have drawn from his work.
# abortion - Monday 6 May, 2013
FG and Labour at odds over possibility of amending abortion bill
Fine Gael’s chairman says backbenchers will have the chance to amend the bill – but only, a Labour TD says, to improve medical practice.
# abortion - Sunday 5 May, 2013
Column: Catholic bishops made five mistakes in their opposition to abortion legislation
The Catholic Church teaching on abortion still holds – but the bishops are opposing the proposed legislation the wrong way, writes Fr Tony Flannery.
In pictures: Pro-life Knock vigil for mothers and unborn babies
The Catholic church has strongly criticised the plans and threatened the ex-communication of TDs who voted in favour of the bill.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Good morning! Here are the nine things you need to know as you kick off your Sunday morning.
Revealed: The three independent TDs voting against abortion proposals
Responding to queries from TheJournal.ie this week, seven independent TDs confirmed their support for the bill with five still undecided.
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