Woman’s tragic death after abortion in UK

The Abortion Rights Campaign [ARC] is saddened by the news that a woman resident in Ireland died last year in the UK after an abortion. Commenting, ARC spokesperson Sarah McCarthy…

Weekly Roundup: One small step on the road to free, safe, and legal abortion in Ireland

Welcome to another Weekly Roundup, where each week our MediaWatch team highlights how abortion is discussed in the media at home and abroad. This week has been a monumental one…

What has changed in 21 years

Sometimes it can feel like nothing has changed and we have to take a deep breath and look back to see how much they have. I was far too young…

Legislation we cannot live with: The Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill ignores Human Rights Rulings

The Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC) welcomes the Irish government’s initiative in moving the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill, while noting that the Bill is over 21 years overdue. Despite…

21 years, and 14 hours of debate – How long must women in Ireland wait?

The Abortion Rights Campaign (ARC) is disappointed at overnight developments in the Dáil, where discussion has dragged out unnecessarily, key amendments have been attacked, and the 1992 Supreme Court ruling…