Labour Party will pursue abortion referendum 'very vigorously', says Minister

Communications Minister Alex White has said that the Labour Party will vigorously pursue a referendum to repeal the eighth amendment.

Sun, 22 Nov, 2015 - 19:17

Communications Minister Alex White has said that the Labour Party will vigorously pursue a referendum to repeal the eighth amendment.

Children's Minister and Deputy leader of Fine Gael James Reilly is calling for an abortion referendum to be held early in the term of the next Government.

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