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Marie Stopes bonus claims show abortion industry priorities – PLC

Claims that a major British abortion provider offered bonuses to staff who encouraged women to have abortions show that such businesses are more interested in profits than helping women, the Pro Life Campaign has said. Calling for the public to made aware of such practices before even considering a referendum on repealing Ireland’s constitutional protections…

IHREC
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Renua has vowed to replace and reform the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC), saying that they have “lost credibility” after their submission to the Oireacthas Committee on the 8th Amendment. The party said their recommendations would result in light-touch regulation and the withdrawal of the right to life of the most vulnerable in…

Sri Lanka Church defends media criticism of abortion stance

The president of the Sri Lanka Catholic Bishops’ Conference has called on local media not to attack Church leaders over their anti-abortion stance. Bishop Winston Fernando said that media freedom does not constitute a right to target religious leaders who condemned a government decision to allow abortion in a broader range of circumstances. “We can’t…

Taoiseach is criticised for Canada abortion talks

Staff Reporter Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has been asked not to endorse an attempt by foreign powers to influence abortion legislation in Ireland. Independent TD Mattie McGrath released a statement calling on the Taoiseach to “distance himself and this country from any suggestion that we might emulate Canadian abortion policy”. This comes as Mr Varadkar confirmed…