Ireland’s Catholic bishops have said they are “dismayed” that the voices of those who voted not to repeal the eighth amendment and allow abortion in the State have, for the most part, been ignored since last May’s referendum. They cited amendments on issues such as seeking to provide women with information and to prohibit abortion on the grounds of sex, race or disability. The new law will legalise free access to abortion up to 12 weeks’ gestation. “We are dismayed that, for the most part, the voices of those who voted against abortion in May’s referendum have been ignored,” the bishops said. The Government has been pushing for the legislation to be passed and enacted in time for abortion services to be introduced in January.

Source: The Irish Times December 06, 2018 12:19 UTC