Ivana Bacik: As US abortion rights take a shocking step backwards, we must move forward

The dramatic decision of the US Supreme Court to restrict abortion rights by overturning Roe V Wade has important messages for us here in Ireland, writes Ivana Bacik.

Abortion-rights supporters protest following Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Picture: Gemunu Amarasinghe

Yesterday was a dark day for women’s rights. 

With its majority decision in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the US Supreme Court has overturned the landmark judgment in Roe v Wade.