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Abortion: Ireland, Down Syndrome

Senator: Rise in abortion for Down syndrome shows that ‘something has happened in our country'

Independent Senator Rónán Mullen has highlighted the increase in abortions for Down Syndrome in Ireland, telling the Senate that “something has happened” in our country since the 2018 abortion referendum.

Abortion: Ireland

Thank you: Our media adverts on keep 3-day wait campaign and helping women choose life

Before Christmas, thanks to your help, the Life Institute began a campaign that urges people to contact their TDs and demand that the 3-day waiting period be retained. Because of your support, we were able to place these adverts in newspapers across the country. 

Abortion, Abortion: Ireland, Abortion Politicians

Bill seeking removal of all restrictions on abortion passes first stage in Dáil

A Bill to amend Ireland’s abortion law to decriminalise the provision of abortion in Ireland has passed its first stage in the Dáil.

Abortion / Disability, Abortion: Ireland, Doctors / Medics, Down Syndrome, Abortion rates, Rotunda Hospital

“It’s an issue for Rotunda”: Parents speak out after claim 95% of babies with downs aborted

Parents of children with Down syndrome have said that the Rotunda needs to examine the message it is giving parents after the master of the maternity hospital, Dr Fergal Malone, said that 95% of babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome in the hospital were aborted.

Abortion: Ireland

Top OB/GYN supports 100+ doctors and nurses who say 3-day wait must be retained

A Consultant Obstetrician/Gynaecologist has spoken out in support of more than 100 doctors, midwives, nurses and HCPs who have written an open letter to the Minister for Health strongly urging that the 3-day wait before abortion should be retained. 
 

Abortion: Ireland, Doctors / Medics

'3-day reflection before abortion helps women': Over 100 doctors, nurses & HCPS urge no change in law

More than 100 doctors, nurses, midwives and other healthcare professionals, including consultants, obstetricians and senior medical staff in maternity services, have signed an open letter "strongly urging" the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, to retain the 3-day period of reflection before undergoing an abortion.

Abortion: Ireland, Press Release

PR: New figures confirm that 3-day wait reduces abortion

New data released to Carol Nolan TD shows, yet again, that more than a thousand women changed their mind during the 3-day period of reflection after a first abortion appointment. 

Abortion: Ireland, Press Release

PR: Billboard campaign urges retention of 3-day wait for abortion

A new billboard campaign from Life Institute is urging that the 3-day waiting period before undergoing an abortion be retained, and the group says data suggests that scrapping the period for reflection may bring another sharp rise in the abortion rate. 

Abortion / Disability, Abortion: Ireland

Minister for disabilities seeks more disability abortions?

“Where will Anne Rabbitte, as Minister for Disabilties, draw the line on disability abortion? How far is Ireland now from the situation in other countries where 90% or more of babies diagnosed with Down Syndrome are aborted?

Abortion: Ireland, Life, Life Canvass, Activism, Rally/March for Life, Roadshows

Irish pro-life advocates & supporters from across the county and beyond gathered to attend LIFE TALKS - a pro-life seminar organised by Choose Life.

Considerable preparation by the Cavan pro-life activists ensured a great turnout for the event and a positive and optimistic atmosphere prevailed. 

Abortion: Ireland, Life Canvass, Activism, Rally/March for Life, Roadshows, exclusion zones

Pro-lifers will resist any attempt to close down Rally for Life

Just last month, we gathered for the national All-Ireland Rally for Life - and the thousands who took part were inspired to bring their recharged joy back to their hometowns. 

Abortion: Ireland, Abortion Politicians, Legal, exclusion zones, protests

“Jailing people for silent prayer” like “dragging Ireland back to penal laws”

Minister Stephen Donnelly been accused of proposing to “jail people for silent prayer” by introducing a law targeting pro-life activists that would “be like dragging Ireland back to the time of the penal laws”

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