Category Archives: Policy & Advocacy

Explainer: The Constitution, Legislation and Abortion Law, Part 2

In our last post, we outlined the differences between the constitution and legislation and how this relates to abortion in Irish law. This post looks in more detail at what…

Explainer: The Constitution, Legislation and Abortion Law, Part 1

We all know that removing the 8th Amendment is our goal this spring, but have you ever wondered what a constitutional amendment actually is, and how it differs from other…

Let’s Talk About: Abortion in early pregnancy

  On referendum day, we will be asked to remove the 8th Amendment and allow the Oireachtas to regulate for legal abortion in Ireland. In addition to legislating for access…

Press release: Deep concern over Liverpool clinic decision to scale back FFA services – Together for Yes

  National people’s campaign launching later this week says reports are distressing Together for Yes, the national people’s campaign to remove the Eighth Amendment, has highlighted its deep concern at…

Let’s Talk About: Mandatory Waiting Periods

  After we repeal the 8th Amendment this summer, the government will face the task of defining access to abortion care. In this blogpost, we examine one kind of regulation…