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‹ Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements Women's decision
Summary
Senator Kelleher concludes that repeal is only a start, arguing the decision on abortion should rest with the woman and her doctor.
Repealing the eighth amendment to the Constitution is a start to making Ireland that kind of country for women a reality; a reality denied to so many of us for so long.
The question before us is not about whether we think abortion is right or wrong. The question is whether that decision should be left up to the woman with the advice and support of her doctor to hand. I truly believe it should. I hope that the majority in this House will join me to allow a referendum for the people to decide. The time has come.