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Life Canvass, Activism, Rally/March for Life, Roadshows

Investigation: Maternity hospitals say no record of complaints for pro life vigils

Despite years of claims, from politicians, media personalities, and NGOs, that pro-life protesters have been harassing and intimidating women attempting to access abortion services in Irish hospitals, Gript can reveal that the available evidence suggests the claim is entirely untrue.

Abortion, Abortion / Health, Abortion: Ireland, Crisis Pregnancy / Help/ Adoption

Investigation says HSE MyOptions hotline is failing women in unplanned pregnancies

A recent investigation undertaken by Students For Life between November 2021 and January 2022 has revealed the recurrent deficiencies present in the HSE MyOptions service.

Abortion, Abortion: Ireland

Sligo GPs are still saying no to abortion

Abortion campaigners have complained that not one GP in Sligo has opted to carry out services to end the lives of unborn children.

Abortion: USA & Canada

US abortion group calls 2021 “worst year for abortion rights” as the country implements over 100 abortion restrictions

Over 100 abortion restrictions were implemented across America last year, leading to a US abortion group labelling the year 2021 as the “worst year for abortion rights” since the US Supreme Court's ruling on Roe v Wade.

Abortion Industry

Didion On The Death Of Children

The tragedy of abortion haunted Joan Didion and her work, as it should haunt us all.

Euthanasia / Assisted Suicide

Irish Psychiatrists: Assisted Suicide may result in "considerable and protracted suffering"

The College of Psychiatrists in Ireland has issued a stark warning against legalising Assisted Suicide, saying it could place vulnerable patients at risk and cautioning that such deaths are often not peaceful, “may be inhumane”, and may result in “considerable and protracted suffering.”

Life

Scotland registers lowest number of births in second quarter of 2021, with increased registered deaths

The National Records of Scotland have released the statistics for the first two quarters of 2021, revealing an increase in registered deaths, and a decrease in registered births, with one quarter registering its lowest number of births since civil registration began.

Abortion: Ireland

“It's about protecting lives” Peadar Toibín discusses the importance of 3 day waiting period in postcast on Newstalk

Aontú leader Peadar Toibín featured on an episode of The Hard Shoulder on Newstalk last week, with Labour senator Annie Hoey, discussing whether the 3-day waiting period should remain in place or be removed.

Abortion: USA & Canada, Life

10,000 babies estimated to be saved by Texas Heartbeat Act as US Supreme Court rules Act to remain in place

An estimate of 10,000 babies have been saved from abortion since the Texas Heartbeat Act came into effect. This comes as the US Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases in regards to this law last month. Last week the Court ruled that the law is to remain in place, but that abortion facilities are also allowed to file a lawsuit against the law, which could halt it in the state.

Family, Life

5 month old son of pro-life actor Nick Cannon passes away from brain tumour

Pro-life actor Nick Cannon announced on his show last week that his youngest son, Zen, has passed away after battling a brain tumour.

Abortion: Ireland, Foetal Pain

Dáil set to debate crucially important Foetal Pain Relief Bill

Next Wednesday morning has been set for when the Dáil will debate the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) (Foetal Pain Relief) Bill 2021.

Abortion: World, World News

“They don't want abortion” Chile votes against bill to decriminalise first trimester abortions

A bill that would have decriminalised abortion during the first trimester in Chile had been defeated after the Chilean Lower House voted against it.