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<p> Amy Dunne, the woman at the centre of the controversial Miss D case in 2007 outside the Dáil today. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

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Half of counties have fewer than 10 GPs offering abortion services

The seminar also heard from Amy Dunne who was known as ‘Miss D’ during a landmark legal case in 2007 centering on the right to travel for abortions

Louise O'Neill: It is still enormously difficult to get an abortion in this country

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New version of ‘Repeal the 8th’ mural appears in Dublin

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Abortion Rights campaign have a new 'Uterus Prime' jumpers on sale

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Latest: Anti-abortion campaigners defend proposed use of graphic images in protests

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Citizens’ Assembly shows the way on abortion

Citizens’ Assembly reports: No wriggle room left on abortion

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Mon, 24 Apr, 2017

From the heart: One woman’s experience of abortion

Weekend’s Michelle Darmody writes about her abortion, and her hope that marches and protests on International Women’s Day will bring the country a step closer to a referendum.

Sat, 04 Mar, 2017

Watch: TD Bríd Smith produces packet of abortion pills in Dáil

A TD has challenged the government to prosecute her for possessing tablets which can be used to cause an abortion.

Tue, 25 Oct, 2016

Taoiseach insists: No free vote on abortion Bill

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has escalated a row with Independent ministers by again ruling out a free vote on abortion this week.

Sun, 23 Oct, 2016

Pro-choice protest to gather at Dublin Spire today

People Before Profit has said that the Government is not listening to women who want to have their say on abortion in Ireland.

Sat, 22 Oct, 2016

Allow dignity, space and freedom for Citizens' Assembly, says Taoiseach

A special committee set up to deliberate on Ireland's abortion laws has met for the first time this afternoon.

Sat, 15 Oct, 2016

WATCH: 'This is our Rising' - Repeal protest finds its voice at pro-choice rally

After a while, we stopped counting and began, instead, to time the endless waves of people who braved the rain, and bus strike, to march in the biggest pro-choice rally the country has seen.

Mon, 26 Sep, 2016

Minister wants abortion referendum 'as swiftly as possible' as tens of thousands protest in Dublin

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs says she wants to see a referendum on a repeal of the 8th Amendment happen "as swiftly as possible".

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

Katherine Zappone: Govt are watching today's #repealthe8th march

Tens of thousands are taking part for the March for Choice in Dublin city this afternoon.

Sat, 24 Sep, 2016

We need to talk about what would replace 8th Amendment, says maternity expert

One of Ireland’s leading maternity experts has said that we should not be discussing a repeal of the 8th Amendment without talking about what would replace it.

Sun, 18 Sep, 2016

'Huge momentum' behind Repeal the 8th campaign

Over 60 groups with 1.5 million members have joined the Coalition to Repeal the 8th Amendment.

Tue, 13 Sep, 2016

Pro-choice group to hold Day of Action in Dublin today

The Government is being urged today to pass a Bill calling for a referendum on repealing the 8th Amendment, rather than holding a citizens assembly.

Sat, 10 Sep, 2016

Ní Saoirse go Saoirse na mBan: There is no freedom until the freedom of women

Women from the International Freedom Battalion have posed for a picture in solidarity with women in Ireland fighting to repeal the 8th amendment.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2016

#twowomentravel: Irish women live tweet journey to UK for abortion

Latest: Cora Sherlock of the Pro-Life Campaign has stated that "it's very disturbing that the ending of a human life is being live-tweeted today".

Sat, 20 Aug, 2016

Eamon Gilmore: I’ll get involved in any abortion campaign

Former Labour leader Eamon Gilmore has said he expects to be involved in any likely campaign to change Ireland’s abortion laws and also remain active in the party.

Fri, 12 Aug, 2016