71.Cathy Ahearne
Elm and Fierce Mild
I believe this referendum boils down to two things: firstly, trusting women to make their own choices when it comes to their bodies; and secondly, a step towards the separation of church and state. Each time I explore each possibility or variable of a situation, I always come back to these two points – and I know that’s why I will be voting to Repeal the 8th.

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72. Patrick Collins
Musician
It is the responsibility of mature governance to legislate on the basis of reality, not morality. To choose to ignore the plight of Irish women, in the full knowledge that they have no option but to travel to another jurisdiction, is an act of cowardice. It demonstrates that from a positition of power, morality is purely a tool of vested interest. It is the right of every individual to choose.

73. Aidan Gillen
Actor

There have been a lot of close calls on important votes with huge impacts recently (Brexit, Trump) and a lot of retrospective regret attached to their outcomes (I should have voted, I should have thought it through more, we got it wrong etc..)
Well, this is our one not to get wrong.
The marriage equality and divorce outcomes didn’t bring around the end of the world, did they? We took the initiative and brought ourselves a little further out of the dark ages.
In case anyone needs reminding, the 8th Amendment was instituted within a calendar year of the Kerry babies tribunal – one of the most backward and embarrassing eras in our history – let’s not forget that. Anyway, the good news is that we are no longer an insular society, and we don’t have to do what we’re told.
People are going to travel abroad for abortions anyway, like they always have, so let’s get our act together and make it safe and legal here. In isolation, the fate of Savita Halappanavar should be enough to convince anyone with a conscience that we need to change the laws. It’s an obvious case to bring up, so let’s do that, because people get it as it’s so clear-cut. Let’s not let her death be even more in vain than it already is.
The right-wing Catholic conservative faction that tends to drive opposition to issues like this don’t actually have a leg to stand on morally, when you consider all the abuse scandals and cover-ups they’ve been wrapped up in over the years, so – seriously? Let’s leave them well behind and get on with fixing this. It’s about humanity, that’s it.

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74. Colm, Ste, Danny & Jay

KARMS
We fully support the Yes vote in this referendum. Having a choice is better than having no choice at all. No matter what people’s opinions are, it’s also important that everyone registers to vote and votes on the day. It’s the only way we can build a better future in this ever-changing world.

75. Ski Bravo
Musician
In 21st century Ireland, our mothers, sisters, daughters, wives and partners must have control and choice regarding their own bodies. They must also have all of the support, which this control and these choices require. Join us and vote Yes on May 25.

77. Maria Kelly
Singer & Songwriter
Despite what you may believe about abortion, it is impossible to ignore the real life impact that the 8th Amendment has had on Irish people – both on wanted and unwanted pregnancies. It’s created a shameful, dangerous culture and has made criminals out of those who are desperately seeking compassionate healthcare. Voting No on May 25 will not stop abortions, it will only continue to make them unsafe and unregulated. Please vote Yes, and let the decision remain between a woman and her medical professionals. There is no one else better capable of making that decision.

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78. Fontaines D.C.
Musicians
The fact that abortions happen within Irish society is undeniable. The 8th Amendment shames and criminalises Irish women. It’s nothing but another brick in a massive wall of gender inequality. Not only that, it becomes a classist issue the moment an individual doesn’t have the means to travel to seek a basic human right abroad. As a society we need to listen and respect women. Let’s rid Ireland of an amendment that denies equality of class and gender. Repeal the 8th.

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79. DJ

Minus Ten Thousand Hours
Not to have full control over your own body is a scary thing. To have something like religion step in between you and your own wellbeing is something we can’t support. We vote Yes for the safety of women.

80.ROE
Singer & Songwriter
I think that every woman has a right to choose what they put their own body through, and that a vote for Repeal isn’t an ‘anti-life’ vote, but instead a ‘pro-choice’ vote. Because I live in NI, I don’t get the choice to vote, but if you do, then please register and support women’s rights by voting to Repeal the 8th.

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