New Legal Framework Must Accommodate Northern Ireland Women With Crisis Pregnancies

The Irish government is being urged to ensure that women living in Northern Ireland are accommodated under the new legal framework that arises as a result of the referendum.

Saturday’s Repeal Result Hailed As "Testament To The Irish People"

The margin by which Yes won sends a "strong message of solidarity and destigmatisation" to Irish women, says Labour Youth who've welcomed the emphatic Yes win to remove the 8th Amendment of the Constitution

Dáil Urged To Sit Over Summer To Legislate For Abortion

The Dáil should hold special sittings through the summer months in order to legislate for the result of the referendum on repeal of the Eighth Amendment, says Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Health Stephen Donnelly TD

Call For Varadkar & Martin To Commit To Passing 8th legislation in this Dáil

Fine Gael and Fianna Fail are being urged to allow the passage of the legislation to provide for legal terminations to be passed in the lifetime of this Dail,

Ireland Votes To Repeal the 8th Amendment

Last night, exit polls predicted a landslide victory for the "Yes" side in the referendum to Repeal the 8th Amendment from the Constitution of Ireland. Those predictions have been resoundingly endorsed, with a majority of 2 to 1 in favour of Repeal..

100 Voices For YES: Irish Artists Speak Up For Repeal

100 Voices For YES: Irish Artists Speak Up For Repeal

Over the coming days, as we move closer to an historic opportunity for the people of Ireland to get rid of an archaic part of the Constitution, we'll be sharing the words of singers, artists, filmmakers, authors and more, who are urging people to vote for Repeal.

A Vote For 'Yes' Is A Vote For Freedom

The referendum on the 8th Amendment seems to be finely balanced – to the extent that every possible ‘Yes’ vote counts. So let’s go out there – and collectively win it. Whichever way the result goes, we need to examine the performance of a variety of State agencies, on the run-in to the vote…

100 Voices For YES: Irish Artists Speak Up For Repeal

Over the coming days, as we move closer to an historic opportunity for the people of Ireland to get rid of an archaic part of the Constitution, we'll be sharing the words of singers, artists, filmmakers, authors and more, who are urging people to vote for Repeal.

LGBT Community Urged To Vote Yes

Labour LGBT is calling on all in the LGBT community and beyond to vote yes to repeal the 8th Amendment next Friday, 25 May.

Cross Party Group Makes Final Call For A Yes Vote

Undecided voters are being urged to vote in favour of repealing the 8th Amendment.

100 Voices For YES: Irish Artists Speak Up For Repeal

Over the coming days, as we move closer to an historic opportunity for the people of Ireland to get rid of an archaic part of the Constitution, we'll be sharing the words of singers, artists, filmmakers, authors and more, who are urging people to vote for Repeal.

Irish Writers Calls For A Yes Vote

Authors Marian Keyes, Liz Nugent, Sinead Gleeson, Tara Flynn and Paula Meehan have joined forces to call on the Irish people to vote Yes in Friday’s referendum.

REPEAL THE 8th: COMING HOME FOR A YES VOTE

The referendum on the 8th Amendment to the Constitution of Ireland takes place on Friday, May 25th. During the final week of the campaign, Hot Press is bringing you Home for Yes , a series of interviews with Irish emigrants scattered around the globe, who are returning to their native soil to Vote Yes. From Japan to Canada, England to America, we meet the heroes, who are travelling from far and wide in the name of social and political change. We salute them, and wish them Bon Voyage. See you in Ireland!

100 Voices For YES: Irish Artists Speak Up For Repeal

Over the coming days, as we move closer to an historic opportunity for the people of Ireland to get rid of an archaic part of the Constitution, we'll be sharing the words of singers, artists, filmmakers, authors and more, who are urging people to vote for Repeal.

No Side Tactics Slammed By TD

Labour TD for Limerick City, Jan O'Sullivan is calling on the official No campaign to condemn the "callous use" of white crosses in Donegal.

REPEAL THE 8th: COMING HOME FOR A YES VOTE

The referendum on the 8th Amendment to the Constitution of Ireland takes place on Friday, May 25th. During the final week of the campaign, Hot Press is bringing you Home for Yes , a series of interviews with Irish emigrants scattered around the globe, who are returning to their native soil to Vote Yes. From Japan to Canada, England to America, we meet the heroes, who are travelling from far and wide in the name of social and political change. We salute them, and wish them Bon Voyage. See you in Ireland!

100 Voices For YES: Irish Artists Speak Up For Repeal

Over the coming days, as we move closer to an historic opportunity for the people of Ireland to get rid of an archaic part of the Constitution, we'll be sharing the words of singers, artists, filmmakers, authors and more, who are urging people to vote for Repeal.

Louise Kenny: On separating medical facts from religious dogma, and what needs to be done to secure a 'Yes'

PROFESSOR LOUISE KENNY, an obstetrician who’s witnessed first-hand the fatal consequences of the 8th Amendment, has emerged as one of the Repeal campaign’s most persuasive voices. She talks to STUART CLARK about dirty tricks, religious dogma dressed up as expert medical opinion, and what needs to be done to secure a ‘Yes’ vote on May 25.

A Yes Vote Will Offer Women "Care & Compassion" In Ireland

Speaking at the launch of the latest Labour posters in the referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment, Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin said yesterday that only a Yes vote on the 25th May "can deliver a change to our laws, and ensure that our women are no longer exported, but treated with care and compassion in Ireland".

Irish Nobel Laureate William C. Campbell calls for a repeal of the 8th amendment

A remarkable 1,200 Irish scientists have signed a letter calling for the Repeal of the 8th Amendment to the constitution – including many of our most eminent academics.

Photos of the Together for Yes pop-up shop relaunch

The pop-up shop opened in Temple Bar last night with hundreds of people queuing in advance.

From Youthquake, to Repeal The Eight

Europe began to change in earnest in Paris, in 1968, when students and workers united in defiance of the French right, and in opposition to the dead hand of patriarchy. A lot has changed in Ireland in the interim – but Repealing the 8th is the next vital step towards freedom...

100 Voices For YES: Irish Artists Speak Up For Repeal

Over the coming days, as we move closer to an historic opportunity for the people of Ireland to get rid of an archaic part of the Constitution, we'll be sharing the words of singers, artists, filmmakers, authors and more, who are urging people to vote for Repeal.

Activism and slogan jumpers: brought to you by the support of the Irish public

Supporters of the Repeal movement once again showed their dedication and determination to the cause, as Temple Bar was packed out with queues for the relaunch of the limited REPEAL jumpers.

Irish Govt Outlines New Measures To Reduce Crisis Pregnancies

The Government has outlined a series of measures planned to improve supports for women and reduce crisis pregnancies, as they continued their campaign for a Yes vote in the Referendum on May 25th.

Irish musicians and artists encourage men to vote YES

Bob Geldof, Tracey Thorn, Tom Dunne, Steve Walls, Nick Seymour and Sharon Horgan are encouraging men to stand by women and vote YES to repealing the 8th.

100 Voices For YES: Irish Artists Speak Up For Repeal

Over the coming days, as we move closer to an historic opportunity for the people of Ireland to get rid of an archaic part of the Constitution, we'll be sharing the words of singers, artists, filmmakers, authors and more, who are urging people to vote for Repeal.

A Yes Vote Is "Only Way To Deal With So-callled 'Hard Cases'," says Senator Bacik

With just nine days to go until Irish citizens will be voting on the removal of the eighth amendment from the Constitution, Labour Senator Ivana Bacik has said that voting Yes on May 25th is the only way to deal with so-called ‘hard cases’ and to show real compassion to women and their families.

Repeal The 8th: We Must Keep Battling Until The Polls Close

Opponents of the 8th Amendment have been battling for over 34 years to remove from the constitution a deeply insulting and paternalistic clause that equates the rights of a woman with those of an embryo. The hope is that honesty, reason and gentle persuasion can win the day. Oh, and a soupçon of home truths...

100 Voices For YES: Irish Artists Speak Up For Repeal

Over the coming days, as we move closer to an historic opportunity for the people of Ireland to get rid of an archaic part of the Constitution, we'll be sharing the words of singers, artists, filmmakers, authors and more, who are urging people to vote for Repeal.

Women's "health at the heart of repeal campaign", insists Limerick TD

With just than two weeks to go to the referendum on repealing the eighth amendment, Labour TD Jan O’Sullivan has said it is important that voters "keep women’s health at the forefront of their minds".

100 Voices For YES: Irish Artists Speak Up For Repeal

Over the coming days, as we move closer to an historic opportunity for the people of Ireland to get rid of an archaic part of the Constitution, we'll be sharing the words of singers, artists, filmmakers, authors and more, who are urging people to vote for Repeal.

Eamonn McCann: The Repeal Movement is Unstoppable..And The North Too Will Rise

By canvassing for a ‘Yes’ vote in the abortion referendum, women on both sides of the border will advance the cause of freedom in Northern Ireland, as well as the Republic.

In The New Hot Press: 100 Irish Voices Proclaim YES

With just over a fortnight left to polling day, the artistic community and beyond is uniting to urge Irish men and women alike to vote yes.

8th Event Planned For Today Is Cancelled

A statement reads:"It is with regret we announce that the below event (scheduled tomorrow, Friday 4th May) is postponed in light of the sad news that Monica Barnes has died.Thank you for your understanding."

Enough is Enough: 35 years of the 8th Amendment

Members of the Fine Gael Party pressing for a yes vote in the upcoming referendum on the Eighth Amendment will, this Friday morning, be joined by Fine Gael TDs of 1983 to discuss the need for repeal.

Foetal Images Outside Maternity Hospitals Slammed As New low

The displaying of large images - purporting to show foetuses before abortion – is a new low in the ongoing referendum campaign, a Fine Gael TD has said.

The Message: The Heat Is On and The No Campaign Have Been Unscrupulous

As the Repeal referendum comes into view, the No campaign's unscrupulous tactics have become apparent; Facebook still haven't addressed the abuse of their platform; Maser's Project mural has been removed; and the Catholic Church have reverted to their utterly predictable conservatism. You could say it's been an eventful fortnight.

TD Reports Removal of 8th Posters To Gardaí

Jan O’Sullivan has referred the removal of Labour Party posters on the Referendum to Repeal the Eighth to the Gardaí in Limerick City.

Charities Regulators Have Questions To Answer Over Removal Of Repeal Mural

The removal of the Maser Repeal the 8th mural at the Project Arts Centre is being described as an "affront to democracy and freedom of expression".

Repeal the 8th Described As "Workers' Rights Issue"

The Repeal the 8th movement has been strengthened by the news that the Irish Congress of Trade Unions is now vocally supporting the campaign.

Inclusion Ireland Joins Together For Yes Campaign.

Labour Party spokesperson on Disability, Kathleen Lynch has welcomed Inclusion Ireland joining the Together for Yes civil society group to repeal the eighth amendment

Govt. Approve "General Scheme" of legislation if 8th Amendment Is Repealed

The Minister for Health, Simon Harris has announced a so-called "approval of the general scheme of the legislation" which the Government would propose if the 8th amendment is repealed.

Tánaiste Makes U-Turn Over Abortion Stance

Simon Coveney now says he's publicly backing Repeal the 8th.

The first Pro-Choice App is now available online

The 'Eight-App' will keep users informed of upcoming events regarding the 'Repeal' movement.

Government Urged To Develop Cyber-Security Capabilities

Ireland is falling behind in its efforts to protect itself from cyber criminals and State sponsored cyber-warfare.

Repeal the 8th Referendum To Be Held In May

After dragging its feet, the Government has confirmed that a referendum to repeal the Eight Amendment will be finally held in early summer.

"Clear Rationale" From Govt. Needed On Departure From 8th Recommendations

Labour Party Leader, Brendan Howlin TD has welcomed the decision to proceed with a referendum on the 8th amendment in May, but has said that Government needs to provide clear rationale for the departure from the recommendation of the Oireachtas Committee.

Call For 8th Amendment Referendum To Be Held In May

A member of the Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment has called for the Taoiseach to unequivocally commit to holding a referendum to repeal the Eighth Amendment in the month of May.

Regulation Sought For "Rogue" Crisis Pregnancy Agencies

It's "imperative" that the Minister for Health brings in regulations to ensure that rogue crisis pregnancy agencies are no longer able to give dangerous advice to vulnerable women, urges Labour Party spokesperson on Health Promotion, Martina Genockey.

Government Warned It "Cannot Overplay Its Hand" On Abortion Referendum

Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin has said that the Cabinet has "little or no freedom for manoeuvre on the nature" of the abortion referendum it has committed to hold.

Call For All-Party Approach To Repeal The 8th

The Labour Party Leader Brendan Howlin, has called for an all-party approach in the Oireachtas on the passage of the abortion referendum bill.

New Repeal the 8th Documentary

A new short film shows behind the scenes of the Citizens’ Assembly.

Why the Eight Amendment affects all women

If there is one thing that Philomena Canning of Midwives for Choice would like you to know, it's this: the 8th Amendment is not just about abortion.

Sinn Féin TDs Clash Over Eighth Amendment

In an extraordinary war of words, Sinn Féin TD Eoin Ó Broin has publicly criticised his party colleague Peadar Tóibín for sensationally claiming that the Oireachtas Committee set-up to examine the Eighth Amendment law has shown favouritism towards the pro-choice stance.

Candlelight vigils to be held nationwide in memory of Savita Halappanavar

Seven vigils have been scheduled across various counties on October 28th to commemorate the 5th anniversary of the passing of Savita Halappanavar.

'Handmaids' appear outside the Dail ahead of the Dail Committee on the 8th Amendment's first meeting this Wednesday