Category Archives: Media

Weekly Roundup: “Medical Misadventure” verdict in Galway, and mounting tension between Government parties over Abortion Bill

Welcome to another ARC Weekly Roundup, where each week our MediaWatch team highlights how abortion is discussed in the media at home and abroad. This week we look at coverage from…

Press Release: Immediate action on abortion legislation demanded from Minister James Reilly

The Abortion Rights Campaign is gravely concerned about the continuing delay in introducing legislation to protect the lives of pregnant women in Ireland. ARC call on Minister James Reilly to…

Press Release: Abortion Rights Campaign call for legislation after return of inquest verdict

Speaking following the return of the inquest verdict in to the death of Savita Halappanavar, Abortion Rights Campaign spokesperson Cathie Doherty said the verdict confirmed that Savita’s death was preventable…

Press Release: Abortion Bill must be be enacted before summer break

Abortion Bill must be be enacted before summer break The Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC) has welcomed the news that the Protection of Maternal Life Bill is to be published by…

Press statement from Pro-choice and women’s groups in Northern Ireland

A range of women’s groups and pro-choice organisations has responded with anger to news that the DUP’s Paul Givan, the SDLP’s Alban Maginness and Tom Elliott of the UUP are…