Repeal campaign should not dodge the 12-week issue

The proposed limit on abortion would bring Ireland into line with most of Europe

Sat, Mar 17, 2018, 01:58

Kitty Holland

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Campaigners to repeal and retain the Eighth Amendment took to the streets of Dublin as the countdown to the referendum begins.

The forthcoming referendum on the Eighth Amendment is going to be won, and lost, on the “12-week” issue.

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