Fine Gael to meet today for Eighth campaign

Fine Gael will hold a private campaign meeting this morning with party TDs and senators who want to repeal the Eighth Amendment.

Fine Gael to meet today for Eighth campaign
Thu, 29 Mar, 2018 - 01:00
Elaine Loughlin

It comes following confirmation the referendum will take place on Friday, May 25.

Ministers told the Fine Gael parliamentary party meeting last night they want Health Minister Simon Harris to hold the campaign meeting in Leinster House at 11am this morning, as referendum campaigning began in earnest last night.

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