Irish Parliament Debate on Abortion, Day 1
Members of the Irish Dial (Parliament) debated the country’s abortion laws. This portion of the debate took place on Nov…
The Irish Parliament held a three-day public hearing to examine their current abortion law. Committee members heard testimony from medical a… read more
The Irish Parliament held a three-day public hearing to examine their current abortion law. Committee members heard testimony from medical and legal experts, religious leaders and advocacy groups on recommendations for more clarity in Ireland’s abortion laws. In this panel, maternity doctors and health professionals testified on abortion law in Ireland. Doctors told committee members that “there is a degree of legal uncertainty” and recommended new laws that were “workable and practical” and protected the rights of doctors. close
Members of the Irish Dial (Parliament) debated the country’s abortion laws. This portion of the debate took place on Nov…
Members of the Irish Dial (Parliament) debated the country’s abortion laws. This portion of the debate took place on Nov…
Julie Rovner was interviewed about the House bill that would ban abortions after the first 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Telephone lines were open for viewer responses to a question related to the Supreme Court case Sebelius vs. Hobby Lobby …