Simon Harris: It would be 'desirable' to use Oireachtas abortion committee's findings for referendum

Health Minister Simon Harris has backed calls for the Oireachtas abortion committee's findings to be used as the template for next year's eighth amendment referendum despite claims substantial changes could be made before a vote.

Mon, 11 Dec, 2017 - 17:56

By Fiachra Ó Cionnaith

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Courts 8th Amendment Person: Simon Harris Person: Health Minister Person: Fiachra Ó Cionnaith Person: Harris Person: Sean O'Rourke Event: Eighth Amendment referendum Organisation: Oireachtas abortion committee Organisation: RTÉ Radio Organisation: Oireachtas Organisation: Dáil Organisation: Oireachtas Committee Organisation: Citizens' Assembly

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