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Wed 01 Jan 2011Legislation on abortion needed, says Labour leader
THE OIREACHTAS must face up to its responsibilities and bring in legislation to allow abortion in circumstances where the life or health of the mother is at risk, the Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore has said.
Speaking on RTÉ yesterday, he said the recent ruling of the European Court of Human Rights on Ireland’s abortion laws left no option but to bring in legislation.
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