She said: "We will categorically campaign for the repeal of the eighth amendment, and we will participate in a legitimate public consideration and debate on the nature of the legislation that follows." 7.49am: Dáil to debate abortion referendum and Govt's Strategic Communications UnitTDs are prepared to sit in the Dáil until midnight tonight debating the bill on the abortion referendum. The Eighth Amendment provides for the equal right to life of the mother and the unborn in the Constitution. Voters will be asked whether to retain or repeal the Eighth Amendment – with the Oireachtas empowered to legislate in the event of repeal. The public is expected to vote on the Eighth Amendment at the end of May.

Source: Evening echo March 20, 2018 07:41 UTC