What has changed in 21 years

Sometimes it can feel like nothing has changed and we have to take a deep breath and look back to see how much they have. I was far too young…

Legislation we cannot live with: The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill ignores Human Rights Rulings

The Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC) welcomes the Irish government’s initiative in moving the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill, while noting that the Bill is over 21 years overdue. Despite…

21 years, and 14 hours of debate – How long must women in Ireland wait?

The Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC) is disappointed at overnight developments in the Dáil, where discussion has dragged out unnecessarily, key amendments have been attacked, and the 1992 Supreme Court ruling…

Weekly Roundup: Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill reaches committee stage – what impact will it have?

Welcome to another Weekly Roundup, where each week our MediaWatch team highlights how abortion is discussed in the media at home and abroad. This week, it’s all about the Protection…

Amendments from the Abortion Rights Campaign to the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013

Proposed Amendments in respect of the General Scheme of the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013 July 2013 Submission summary The Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC) has conducted extensive analysis…