Ireland has been inhumane for women, says TD

Politicians have “colluded in making this country inhumane for women” for more than 20 years, Labour TD Ciara Conway said during last night’s emotive Dáil debate on abortion.

Ireland has been inhumane for women, says TD

The Waterford TD, who had threatened to vote against the Government on an opposition private motion legislating for abortion in certain cases, indicated she would vote with the Coalition as it had promised action on the issue.

A Government amendment to the motion — promising to publish the long-awaited expert group report on abortion next week — appears to have averted any threat of revolt by Labour backbenchers.

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