Anti-abortion campaigners say they will keep up fight

Anti-abortion campaigners have vowed to continue to oppose X-Case legislation after President Michael D Higgins decided to sign it into law rather than refer it to the Supreme Court.

Wed, 31 Jul, 2013 - 01:00

Shaun Connolly, Political Correspondent

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore hailed the President’s move as marking a milestone in Irish legal history and offering long-delayed protection to women.

However, the Pro-Life Campaign said it would fight to have the law repealed.

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