Each of us assessed the social and scientific evidence surrounding the issue of abortion in society and each arrived at her or his own unique, personal stance, and how best to manage abortion in Ireland. Crucially, the co-ordinated brain activity required for consciousness does not occur until 24-25 weeks of pregnancy. Mental healthSome ‘No’ campaigners argued that mental health should not ever be grounds for an abortion even under current law. ConceptionMany believe that a human being is defined by a unique human genome, and a new life begins at conception. Nobody can really tell you when an individual life begins, however depending on your values, the facts can help show when a life does not begin.

Source: The Irish Times May 24, 2018 21:56 UTC