The Citizens' Assembly begin discussion on Ireland's abortion laws today

Discussions on Ireland's abortion laws are underway at the first weekend of the Citizens' Assembly.

The Citizens' Assembly begin discussion on Ireland's abortion laws today
Sat, 26 Nov, 2016 - 11:22

Discussions on Ireland's abortion laws are underway at the first weekend of the Citizens' Assembly.

Ninety nine citizens have gathered in Dublin under the chair of Justice Mary Laffoy to recommend to the houses of the Oireachtas how they should deal with the Eighth Amendment.

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