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X case legislation- keep up the protests
Author: More than two decades after the X case cowardice and hypocrisy continue to define abortion in Ireland. The Irish state remains content to either pretend abortion is unnecessary or export the...
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Action on X protest
It's 21 years since the X Case, when the Supreme Court ruled that abortion is legal if pregnancy poses a risk to a woman's life – including by suicide. (X was 14 and suicidal because she was pregnant...
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Trust women- make abortion accessible
Author: The recent inquest into the death of Savita Halappanavar revealed the truly barbaric nature of Irish abortion laws. Savita’s consultant, Katherine Astbury said she did not agree to Savita's...
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Richard Boyd Barrett TD: Restrictive and punitive "protection of life" bill
Author: In a statement this morning Richard Boyd Barrett TD expressed grave concern over the restrictive and punitive nature of the proposed Bill for the Protection of Life During Pregnancy 2013.The...
View ArticleAction on X protest: Make abortion accessible
For more information see: Web: actiononx.org Facebook: actiononx2012 / Twitter: @actiononxEvent Date: May 18, 2013 - 16:00Venue details: Central BankDame StDublinIrelandTopics: Women's RightsTags:...
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14 years in jail? Labour fail women
Author: The heads of bill of the new abortion legislation published by the Government is a pathetic attempt to deal with the X-case ruling from 1992. Pro-choice campaigners have fought for 20 years to...
View ArticleGalway to rally for abortion rights
Author: ICTU women's officer/SIPTU equality officer to address Galway rally"This X Case Legislation is Unworkable! Galway March for Abortion Rights."Galway Pro-Choice is set to hold a march and rally...
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Richard Boyd Barrett TD: 14 years jail must go from "Protection of Life" Bill
Author: Richard Boyd Barrett TD calls for radical amendments to Protection of Life During Pregnanacy Bill.Fourteen years in prison must be taken out of bill and fatal foetal abnormalities must go...
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Open letter to John Waters from choice activist
Author: Madeleine JohanssonOpen letter: "Pro-life" (as long as you’re a right-wing bigoted man)To John Waters,Reading your article in the Irish Catholic would make anyone with progressive views sick to...
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14 years jail? Get real! Abortion rights meeting
Event Date: July 4, 2013 - 20:00Venue details: Cassidy's HotelCavendish Row Parnell Square EastDublinIrelandTopics: Women's RightsTags: abortionimagefield:
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Protest for abortion rights now- repeal the 8th!
Author: The introduction of X case legislation in July is neither a victory or defeat for women in Ireland. The legislation may save the lives of women when their life is at risk but for the vast...
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Government fear public opinion on abortion
Author: Peadar O'GradyThe slowly unfolding story of neglect of the teenager victim of rape now known as Ms Y has shocked and distressed many people, across Ireland and the world, who believed that...
View ArticlePro Choice conference makes united call to repeal the 8th amendment
Author: A large number of organisations came together in the Gresham Hotel last Saturday to form a coalition to repeal the 8th amendment. The event, which took place following the horrific treatment of...
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Abortion activists to challenge restrictions on pills
Author: Madeleine JohanssonTwo years on from the tragic death of Savita Hallippanavar there has been little change for women in Ireland who need an abortion. The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act...
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Why we must Repeal Eight Amendment to Irish Constitution
Author: Abortion is illegal in Ireland in almost all circumstances and a woman who has an illegal abortion in Ireland faces a prison sentence of up to 14 years. Yet, despite this legal reality,...
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