Category Archives: Politics and Lobbying

Press release 18th October: Today’s vote paves way for caring, compassionate healthcare says Abortion Rights Campaign

October 18, 2017 - Facts, Media, Opinion, Politics and Lobbying, Press Release, Repeal the 8th - Tagged: , , , , , - no comments

Decision not to retain the 8th Amendment in its current form by Joint Oireachtas committee is welcomed The Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC) were delighted to see the overwhelming decision not…

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Abortion Rights Campaign Cautiously Welcomes Citizens’ Assembly Report

June 29, 2017 - Media, Press Release, Publications, Repeal the 8th - no comments

ABORTION RIGHTS CAMPAIGN CAUTIOUSLY WELCOMES CITIZENS’ ASSEMBLY REPORT Citizens’ Assembly recommendations strong, but will not fulfill our human rights obligations, campaign says. “We are pleased with the Assembly’s recommendation that…

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Strike 4 Repeal

January 30, 2017 - Breaking Silence, Creative and Direct Action, Events, Media, Opinion, Politics and Lobbying, Repeal the 8th, Stigma - Tagged: , , , , , - no comments

  August 26th, 1970, the United States. 24th October 1975, Iceland. 3rd October 2016, Poland. 19th October 2016, Argentina. On each of these dates, in each of these countries, thousands…

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Call to Action: Contact your Councillor in Leitrim

September 1, 2016 - Creative and Direct Action, Getting involved, Policy & Advocacy, Politics and Lobbying, Repeal the 8th - Tagged: , , - 1 comment

On Monday, September 5th, Leitrim County Council will be voting on a motion, proposed by Independent Councillor Des Guckian, supporting the 8th amendment and opposing repeal. If you support a…

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Call to Action: Contact your Fine Gael TDs

April 29, 2016 - Contact your TD, Politics and Lobbying, Repeal the 8th - no comments

Call to Action: Contact your Fine Gael TDs     More than 60 days after the General Election, negotiations about government formation are ongoing. At present, the most likely outcome…

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