Dáil passes Abortion Bill by 102 votes to 12

Sinn Féin’s Peadar Tóibín voted against it and now faces suspension from his party.

Dáil passes Abortion Bill by 102 votes to 12
Tue, 23 Oct, 2018 - 16:51

The Dáil has passed the Abortion Bill.

TDs voted by 102 votes to 12 in favour, with seven TDs abstaining.

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