Abortion legislation Q&A: The Citizens’ Assembly abortion vote explained

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Abortion legislation Q&A: The Citizens’ Assembly abortion vote explained

The assembly comes to conclusions on the topics. Reports and recommendations will then be submitted to the Houses of the Oireachtas for debate.

The assembly held meetings over five weekends on its first topic, the Eighth Amendment, listening to medical and legal experts as well as hearing personal testimonies. It finished with a vote on the issue.

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