Update: 11.52am: With just 8 weeks to go until the abortion referendum the Pro-Life side officially launch their campaign today. Group 'Save the 8th' say they cannot trust the Government not to change abortion laws a month after the vote. They are criticising the Tánaiste Simon Coveney who is backing terminations up to 12 weeks - despite his earlier reservations. Earlier: Simon Harris advocating 'yes' vote as abortion referendum campaigning gets underwayCampaigning is due to get underway today ahead of the abortion referendum. Health Minister Simon Harris is advocating a "yes" vote.

Source: Evening echo March 29, 2018 06:00 UTC