Citizens’ Assembly shows the way on abortion

The Oireachtas no longer has the excuse of saying it does not know the way forward on abortion after the Citizens’ Assembly delivered its judgments, writes Alison O’Connor.

Right back at ya. That’s what members of the Citizens’ Assembly have effectively said to our national politicians with the hugely significant decisions taken by them this weekend.

Much to the surprise of most, except possibly themselves, the majority of citizens voted, among other things, for abortion to be available in Ireland with no restrictions as to reasons.