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Abortion ban is 'an insult to women' says trade union group as it launches campaign
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Figures from across Ireland's largest trade unions have called for members to support calls for a new referendum on abortion
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Abortion in Ireland: Woman tells how she almost bled to death after taking abortion pills
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The terrified woman bought pills in a pharmacy and described how she almost died alone at home
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Watch the astonishing moment Taoiseach Enda Kenny is served up knickers for dinner by furious Pro Choice protesters
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Taoiseach's jaw hit the ground as two daring demonstrators breached security at a London Fine Gael fundraising event to confront Kenny
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Health Minister may call for independent inquiry into treatment of rape victim who sought an abortion
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Move comes as thousands protested in Dublin and London over the handling of the case
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Thousands to march in protest to voice disgust at latest abortion controversy
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Anger erupts after rape victim was denied termination and force-fed to give birth to baby
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Education Minister Jan O'Sullivan: Abortion referendum will be back
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Minister’s statement comes after it emerged a young woman was refused a termination under the country’s new abortion laws
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Man arrested for making sinister threats to Independent TD John Hailligan
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Mr Halligan received a letter from a pro-life campaigner warning him his days were numbered and to check under his car
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Number of women having post-abortion counselling rises by over 80%
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Irish Family Planning Association figures show that face-to-face crisis pregnancy counselling has increased
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Pro-choice groups propose abortion law referendum
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The campaigners say existing legislation does not go far enough in protecting women
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Catholic-owned Mater Hospital to carry out abortions under new act
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Hospital bosses have considered the new legislation and decided to comply with it, despite previous claims from the board
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President Michael D Higgins signs abortion legislation into law
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Court challenges now expected to controversial Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill
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President Higgins calls together Council of State to discuss abortion bill before Supreme Court decision
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Prestigious group called in for 27th meeting to the Aras for controversial legislation
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President Michael D Higgins summons Council of State to decide on abortion legislation
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Former presidents, taoisigh, judges and presidential appointees due at Aras an Uachtarain
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President Higgins to call together Council of State over abortion bill
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A meeting to consider the controversial legislation will take place next week
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Abortion law passes through final vote from Seanad and will be passed to the President
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Members of upper house pass historic legislation by 39 votes to 14
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Police probe into death of woman who travelled to London for abortion
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Dead woman's husband claims she asked for termination in Dublin beforehand but was refused
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Man withdraws High Court application to stop pregnant girlfriend leaving Ireland for abortion
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Unnamed boyfriend has dropped the action after commitments made to continue pregnancy
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Lord Henry: Lapgate reflects badly on Government and Dail needs reform
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"Now to be really serious, has this legislation changed anything?"
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My Lovely Horseplay in Dail as Father Ted politics rule
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All we were short was Fathers Ted and Dougal showing up to say a few decades of the Rosary
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Lucinda Creighton expelled from Fine Gael over abortion legislation
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Junior minister becomes independent after voting on "matter of conscience" against suicide clause
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Lapgate: Tom Barry apologises for 'horseplay' with Aine Collins in the Dail
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Aine Collins caught on Tom Barry's lap during Dail abortion debate
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Controversial abortion legislation set to be passed by the Dail tonight
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Politicians will consider proposed changes before ballot is due at 10pm
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Website of pro-life group Youth Defence is hacked
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New text on page questions the organisation's funding and tactics
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Lucinda Creighton accuses Health Minister of misleading the public over abortion legislation
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Junior Minister sends tweet contradicting James Reilly after he appeared on RTE radio
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