Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, who campaigned to repeal the laws, had called the vote a once-in-a-generation chance and voters responded by turning out in droves. The consequent prohibition on abortion was partly lifted in 2013 for cases where the mother’s life was in danger. Reform in Ireland also raised the prospect that women in Northern Ireland, where abortion is still illegal, may start travelling south of the border. Save The 8th spokesman McGuirk appealed for tolerance and respect from “those who find themselves in the majority now”. “It is inevitable that the abortion industry based in Great Britain will set up clinics in border towns,” he said.

Source: Indian Express May 26, 2018 18:44 UTC