Abortion legislation
Wednesday 19 June, 2013 14:05:16
Walsh: Around 10 Fine Gael TDs will vote against abortion Bill
About 10 Fine Gael TDs and Senators will vote against the new abortion legislation, a member of the party has claimed.Wednesday 19 June, 2013 11:28:37
James Reilly's family sent arson attack threats over abortion legislation
The Minister for Health James Reilly says threats to burn him and his family out of their home have gone much further than they should have.Thursday 13 June, 2013 22:02:22
Adams: SF TDs must toe party line on abortion bill
Sinn Féin leader, Gerry Adams has warned that TDs who vote against his party's position supporting abortion legislation will be "subject to party discipline" for a "serious breach" of party rules.Thursday 13 June, 2013 17:40:38
Taoiseach: Abortion legislation 'very specific'
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has insisted new abortion laws do not clear the way for near full-term pregnancies to be terminated.Thursday 13 June, 2013 14:13:52
We have received death threats, says Pro-Life Campaign spokesperson
A spokesperson for the Pro-Life Campaign has claimed today that the organisation has received death threats.Wednesday 12 June, 2013 21:44:49
Majority want Government to go further with abortion legislation
A large majority of people support the Government going further than planned in its abortion legislation, according to a new opinion poll.Wednesday 12 June, 2013 18:58:42
Coveney encourages people to look at fine print of abortion legislation
The Minister for Agriculture Simon Coveney said that the new abortion legislation is about bringing legal clarity and putting restrictions and regulations in place in Irish law to protect both a mother and an unborn child.Wednesday 12 June, 2013 10:44:37
No agreement reached on abortion legislation
The Cabinet has yet to reach agreement on proposed abortion laws.Wednesday 12 June, 2013 07:17:52
Cabinet meets to finalise abortion legislation
The Cabinet meets this morning in a bid to finalise the legislation on abortion.Tuesday 11 June, 2013 13:34:29
Bishops: People are being misled in abortion debate
Ireland's Catholic bishops have claimed people are being misled in the debate over planned abortion law reform.Saturday 08 June, 2013 18:11:13
Thousands attend Dublin anti-abortion rally
Thousands of anti-abortion campaigners took to the streets of Dublin urging the Government to scrap its plans for new abortion laws.
Friday 07 June, 2013 10:41:07
Government praised for progress on abortion legislation
The Irish Government has been praised by the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers for its progress on enacting abortion legislation.Friday 31 May, 2013 12:52:03
O'Fearghail says he would resign rather than vote in favour of abortion legislation
The Fianna Fáil Chief Whip said that he made it clear to Micháel Martin that he was prepared to resign from the party if forced to vote in favour of the draft abortion legislation.Thursday 30 May, 2013 18:59:51
Martin to give free vote to party on abortion legislation
The Fianna Fáil leader said that he is giving a free vote on the forthcoming abortion legislation because he did want to lose people.Thursday 30 May, 2013 16:05:22
Kenny remains tight-lipped on comment by Vatican official
The Taoiseach said that he has "no comment to make" after a senior Vatican official said any member of the Oireachtas describing themselves as a Catholic should resign rather than support the legislation.Wednesday 22 May, 2013 12:38:21
Minister open to extending Dáil term to complete abortion legislation
The Minister for Health James Reilly has raised the prospect of extending the Dáil term to deal with the new abortion legislation.Friday 17 May, 2013 11:44:10
Reilly under fire for not taking questions on abortion legislation
By Mary Regan, Political correspondent
Health Minister, James Reilly, has come under criticism from Fine Gael backbenchers for not being available to take questions on draft abortion laws at this morning's meeting of the Oireachtas Health Committee.Friday 17 May, 2013 09:13:35
Proposed abortion legislation creates 'moral and ethical dilemma for doctors'
The Master of the Rotunda Hospital, Dr Sam Coulter Smith, has said the inclusion of suicide in the new abortion legislation poses a "moral dilemma" for doctors.Friday 17 May, 2013 07:00:32
Medical experts to appear before hearing on abortion legislation
The masters of two major maternity hospitals will give evidence today before a parliamentary hearing on proposed changes to abortion legislation.Tuesday 07 May, 2013 13:16:31
Ireland’s newest bishop intervenes in abortion row
Ireland’s newest and youngest Catholic bishop has used his appointment to weigh into the abortion controversy.Tuesday 07 May, 2013 10:01:17
Gilmore expects amendments to abortion Bill
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said that he expects amendments to the abortion legislation will be discussed as the Bill passes through the Oireachtas.Monday 06 May, 2013 09:03:39
Flanagan: Abortion bill will not be 'rubber-stamped'
Fine Gael chairman Charlie Flanagan has said that party members who oppose abortion legislation will be able to seek amendments.Sunday 05 May, 2013 10:21:32
Government backbenchers want option to repeal Abortion Bill
Fine Gael backbenchers who disagree with the draft abortion legislation say they want to be able to repeal the law if the number of terminations increases significantly.Saturday 04 May, 2013 17:58:35
Pro-life supporters attend Knock vigil
A senior Catholic cleric has told a vigil for expectant mothers that abortion can never be justified. Saturday 04 May, 2013 10:19:08
Bishops seeking legal advise on abortion legislation
The Irish Catholic Bishops Conference is seeking legal advice on the proposed abortion legislation.Friday 03 May, 2013 22:10:27
Bishops: Abortion laws 'a breach of the principle of religious freedom'
The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland, Cardinal Sean Brady, has signalled a possible legal challenge to proposed abortion legislation unless it is changed.Friday 03 May, 2013 14:30:11
Cardinal: Enforcing abortion legislation 'a denial of religious freedom'
Cardinal Sean Brady has said that enforcing the proposed abortion legislation across all hospitals could lead to potential legal action against the reforms.Friday 03 May, 2013 13:48:20
Bishops: Abortion Bill 'would make intentional killing of unborn children lawful'
Catholic bishops have branded proposed changes to Ireland’s strict abortion regime as dramatic and morally unacceptable.Thursday 02 May, 2013 18:11:06
No FF position on abortion Bill after four-hour meeting
Fianna Fáil is putting off a decision on whether to support the Government's proposed legislation on abortion.Thursday 02 May, 2013 10:37:17
Reilly: No 'free vote' on proposed abortion legislation
The Minister for Health James Reilly has said there is no question of a free vote for TDs on the new abortion legislation.Thursday 02 May, 2013 07:02:05
Flanagan: Abortion legislation meeting 'constructive'
The Fine Gael Chairman, Charlie Flanagan, has said he hopes the reservations of some TDs and Senators over the draft abortion legislation will be addressed.Wednesday 01 May, 2013 16:11:13
FG Senator 'going to work everyday' to get changes to abortion Bill
Opposition parties are giving a cautious welcome to the draft legislation on abortion.Wednesday 01 May, 2013 12:28:08
Kenny: No intent of opening country to 'abortion on demand'
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny is insisting there is no question of introducing abortion on demand in Ireland, while the Abortion Rights Campaign has claimed that the legislation will force women to travel outside the country for an abortion. Wednesday 01 May, 2013 10:34:09
'No change' in abortion law
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has attempted to quell fallout over contentious changes to abortion rules by claiming that law on the procedure is not being changed.Wednesday 01 May, 2013 09:05:48
Kenny: Abortion law 'provides certainty'
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said contentious new abortion laws to deal with the issue of a pregnant and suicidal woman are about providing certainty to women and doctors.Wednesday 01 May, 2013 07:11:42
Govt braced for tough debate on draft abortion laws
The Government is bracing itself for fallout over contentious new abortion laws to deal with the issue of a woman who is pregnant and suicidal.Tuesday 30 April, 2013 14:53:01
No agreement yet on abortion legislation draft
Ministers have yet to agree on draft abortion legislation.Tuesday 30 April, 2013 14:21:07
Creighton has 'no issue' coming down on own moral judgement
The Fine Gael Junior Minister Lucinda Creighton has said she will act in accordance with her own moral judgment when deciding whether to support new legislation on abortion.Tuesday 30 April, 2013 09:03:28
Taoiseach: Abortion Bill about saving lives not party politics
Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said that the Government intends to approve new abortion legislation at today's Cabinet meeting.Monday 29 April, 2013 14:25:46
Tánaiste: Government will sign off on abortion legislation tomorrow
The Government will sign off on draft abortion legislation at Cabinet tomorrow, Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has confirmed.Monday 29 April, 2013 14:04:31
Minister expects decision on abortion legislation tomorrow
Jobs Minister Richard Bruton has said that the Coalition will reach a decision on abortion legislation tomorrow.Sunday 28 April, 2013 12:31:35
Rabbitte: Abortion legislation 'as liberal as Ireland will get'
The Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte says legislating for the X-case is as liberal as Ireland is going to get.Sunday 28 April, 2013 11:33:04
Twenty Fine Gael TDs and Senators could vote against abortion legislation
As many as twenty Fine Gael TDs and Senators could vote against the proposed new abortion legislation if it allows for terminations where there is a risk of suicide.Thursday 25 April, 2013 20:53:44
Kenny: Abortion law will abide by X case ruling
Taoiseach Enda Kenny is insisting vowing that abortion legislation to be enacted here will be in line with the X case.Thursday 25 April, 2013 15:47:13
White: New abortion regime will still be 'very restrictive'
Ireland’s abortion regime will continue to be restrictive despite allowing for terminations when a woman is suicidal, Junior Health Minister Alex White has said.Thursday 25 April, 2013 11:48:38
Gilmore: 'Very difficult' abortion legislation yet to finalised
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has denied that a final draft of abortion legislation has been circulated to Ministers.Tuesday 23 April, 2013 14:08:02
Cabinet fails to agree on abortion legislation
A meeting of the cabinet has concluded without any agreement on abortion legislation.Tuesday 23 April, 2013 11:57:41
Calleary admits Fianna Fáil is divided
A senior Fianna Fáil frontbench member admits there is division in the party over its position on abortion legislation.Tuesday 23 April, 2013 09:31:01
Kenny wants abortion legislation enacted before summer recess
The Taoiseach Enda Kenny will ask the Health Minister James Reilly to give the cabinet a progress report on the abortion legislation today and admitted he would like to see the legislation enacted before the summer.Tuesday 23 April, 2013 07:25:09
Cabinet to discuss first draft of abortion legislation
The cabinet will today discuss the first draft of legislation aimed at introducing abortion in limited circumstances.