Abortion law passed by Seanad

Landmark laws on abortion have passed fully through parliament with a final vote from the Seanad tonight.

Abortion law passed by Seanad
Tue, 23 Jul, 2013 - 21:41

Landmark laws on abortion have passed fully through parliament with a final vote from the Seanad tonight.

Members supported the contentious Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013 by 39 votes to 14.

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