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10/07/2013
Final Day Of Debate Ahead Of Abortion Bill Vote
The Dáil will vote at midnight tonight on the proposed Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill, following the final day of discussions.
More than 160 amendments to the Bill have been put forward.
It is understood that ministers are not expect to have time to debate all amendments, with particular concerns being raised that they won't get to the section dealing with suicide.
In strong criticism, Archbishop Eamon Martin has said that TDs who vote in support of the legislation would be acting in "cooperation with evil".
Some 300 people opposed to the Bill held an overnight vigil at the Oireachtas.
(MH/JP)
More than 160 amendments to the Bill have been put forward.
It is understood that ministers are not expect to have time to debate all amendments, with particular concerns being raised that they won't get to the section dealing with suicide.
In strong criticism, Archbishop Eamon Martin has said that TDs who vote in support of the legislation would be acting in "cooperation with evil".
Some 300 people opposed to the Bill held an overnight vigil at the Oireachtas.
(MH/JP)
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11 July 2013
Dáil Abortion Bill Debate Enters Second Day
The Dáil debate over the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013, ran well beyond its expected finish time, and may now not be completed before Thursday night at the earliest. The vote was expected to have been completed by midnight on Wednesday, but with some 165 amendments put forward that timeframe came and went.
Dáil Abortion Bill Debate Enters Second Day
The Dáil debate over the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013, ran well beyond its expected finish time, and may now not be completed before Thursday night at the earliest. The vote was expected to have been completed by midnight on Wednesday, but with some 165 amendments put forward that timeframe came and went.
19 December 2014
Dáil May Sit For Further Debate On Water Services Bill
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08 July 2013
Dáil To Debate Abortion Bill Amendments
Over 60 amendments to the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill are to be discussed by the Dáil in the coming week, with Minister for Health James Reilly saying he hopes to address all concerns.
Dáil To Debate Abortion Bill Amendments
Over 60 amendments to the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill are to be discussed by the Dáil in the coming week, with Minister for Health James Reilly saying he hopes to address all concerns.
18 July 2013
Govt Win First Vote On Seanad Abolition
The government has won the first vote on the proposed Bill to abolish the Seanad. Independent Senator Feargal Quinn had forwarded a motion to extend the defeat, but it was defeated by 31 votes to 27. The Bill, the 32rd Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann, will now go to a full committee stage debate by the House.
Govt Win First Vote On Seanad Abolition
The government has won the first vote on the proposed Bill to abolish the Seanad. Independent Senator Feargal Quinn had forwarded a motion to extend the defeat, but it was defeated by 31 votes to 27. The Bill, the 32rd Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann, will now go to a full committee stage debate by the House.
20 June 2013
Dáil Abortion Debate Underway
A Dáil debate on the Protection of Life during Pregnancy legislation is underway. If passed the Bill will allow for termination in limited circumstances, including a threat to the life of the mother and when medical consensus is that the expectant mother will take her own life because of the pregnancy.
Dáil Abortion Debate Underway
A Dáil debate on the Protection of Life during Pregnancy legislation is underway. If passed the Bill will allow for termination in limited circumstances, including a threat to the life of the mother and when medical consensus is that the expectant mother will take her own life because of the pregnancy.
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