The 8th Amendment Committee – Where Are We Now?
Over the last few weeks the Oirechtas committee on the 8th amendment has been in sessions receiving expert testimony as they consider the what changes to Ireland’s abortion regime they…
Once Bitten, Twice Shamed
Abortion is possibly the most volatile word in Irish society. Even a simple insinuation can elicit intense responses both sides. Ireland is sandwiched between two media giants, America and Britain,…
Student Union Drops Support for Repeal Bus Over Abortion Pill Concerns
On Monday the 6th of March, the ‘Repeal Bus’ will arrive to UCD at 8:30am to provide direct information and contraceptives to students in need of safe abortion pills. The…
Yes4Neutral side lodged Complaints over SU “Inaccurate Information” during Abortion referendum
The Yes 4 Neutral side in the recent campus referendum on abortion submitted several complaints over “inaccurate” information put out by the UCD Students’ Union during the campaign. The Yes…
“Voting No means You are Being Pro-Choice”: Referendum Special
In a campus referendum special Politics editor Oisín MacCanna and Editor Jack Power sat down with both sides of the campaign to get their views, motivations and arguments. Hazel Nolan…
“Everyone in UCD Deserves to Be Fairly Represented”: Referendum Special
In a campus referendum special Politics editor Oisín MacCanna and Editor Jack Power sat down with both sides of the campaign to get their views, motivations and arguments. Representing the…
‘UCD Students for Fair Representation’ Gain Enough Signatures to call Campus Referendum on Abortion Issue
A group ‘UCD Students for Fair Representation’ is believed to have now gained enough signatures to call a referendum on campus on the Students’ Union stance on abortion. The group…
UCD student gains national media attention on abortion issue
Suzanne Lee, treatment a 23 year old UCD student from Belfast and campaigner for the pro-choice movement, cialis has recently gained public attention due to her open discussions with the…
Don’t Mention the A-Word
Look around: Germany has ‘don’t mention the war’, see Harry Potter has ‘He who must not be named’ and we, rx the Irish, have ‘Don’t utter the “A-word”.’ It is…
We need to talk about Abortion
Abortion. In the past few months it has been difficult to pick up a newspaper or turn on the radio without reading or hearing about it; or reading and hearing…
Talking Heads: Should abortion be legalised in Ireland?
Yes – Sinéad Ahern, Choice Ireland I first became involved in campaigning for women living in Ireland to have access to abortion services in 2007. My involvement was spurred by…
UCD Pro-Choice
Timothy Potenz A College Tribune student poll has revealed that UCD students are pro-choice and think that there should be a referendum on abortion. 78% of the students polled are…