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14/06/2013
Sinn Féin TDs Warned To Vote With Party On Abortion Legislation
Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has issued a clear warning that he expects all party TDs to vote in favour of the new Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013.
It follows comments from Peadar Toibín TD, that he he intended to vote against the Bill, despite the party mandate.
Adams said: “Sinn Féin’s position on this issue is very clear and was reiterated at our recent Ard Fheis. The government needs to legislate in line with the X Case to protect pregnant women when their lives are at risk and to give legal certainty to medical practitioners.
“The party is currently analysing the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill and the Ard Chomhairle will take it’s decision on the legislation in the coming days. All party representatives will then be mandated on how to vote in relation to the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill.
“It would be a serious breach of party rules for any TD to vote against the party position and they would be subject to party discipline.”
(MH/CD)
It follows comments from Peadar Toibín TD, that he he intended to vote against the Bill, despite the party mandate.
Adams said: “Sinn Féin’s position on this issue is very clear and was reiterated at our recent Ard Fheis. The government needs to legislate in line with the X Case to protect pregnant women when their lives are at risk and to give legal certainty to medical practitioners.
“The party is currently analysing the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill and the Ard Chomhairle will take it’s decision on the legislation in the coming days. All party representatives will then be mandated on how to vote in relation to the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill.
“It would be a serious breach of party rules for any TD to vote against the party position and they would be subject to party discipline.”
(MH/CD)
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