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Fake news in the referendum: Did you fall for it?
UCC and UCD psychological study ‘implanted’ false memories in survey to explore how they might affect votes.
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Jun 2nd 2018, 8:45 PM
Q&A: The answers to your questions about the Eighth Amendment referendum
You’ve been submitting your questions – and here are the answers.
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May 25th 2018, 10:25 AM
Here's your guide to voting in the Eighth Amendment referendum
What time do polling stations close at? What will the ballot paper say?
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May 24th 2018, 6:30 PM
'A defining moment for our generation': Why emigrants are coming home to vote
Thousands of Irish people are coming #HomeToVote in tomorrow’s referendum.
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May 24th 2018, 12:05 AM
Q&A: Can the 'hard cases' be dealt with while still retaining the Eighth Amendment?
It’s been a big question in recent days.
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May 23rd 2018, 9:30 PM
FactCheck: Is Ireland's proposed abortion legislation more extreme than British law?
We take a look at a recent claim made about this.
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May 22nd 2018, 12:22 PM
Q&A: Can the proposed legislation allowing abortion up to 12 weeks be changed in the future?
Many of our readers had questions about the legislative process, and trusting politicians.
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May 22nd 2018, 6:05 AM
How do Ireland's proposed abortion laws compare with Europe?
It has been compared to the UK, but how does it stack up to other countries?
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May 17th 2018, 12:05 AM
Q&A: Does the Eighth have to be repealed to legislate for fatal foetal abnormality cases?
The government’s legal advice and the position of the courts on the Eighth Amendment have tied the hands of legislators in the past.
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May 13th 2018, 10:00 PM
Q&A: Can pregnant women receive cancer treatment?
Women are advised against getting pregnant while receiving cancer treatment.
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May 13th 2018, 8:30 AM
Q&A: If the Eighth is repealed, what role would the Supreme Court play in abortion laws?
Could we see judicial interference? Constitutional expert Assistant Professor David Kenny examines the issue.
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May 12th 2018, 11:00 AM
Sign up to get answers to the big questions about the referendum
Our new email newsletter will answer your questions in the run-up to the referendum.
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May 9th 2018, 7:50 PM
Pregnancy timeline: When does the heart, brain, and face form?
We don’t know where life begins – but here’s what we do know about what develops when during a pregnancy.
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May 8th 2018, 12:05 AM
Q&A: Here's how many women and girls travel to the UK for abortions
More than 170,000 females have travelled to another country for a termination since 1980.
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May 7th 2018, 12:05 AM
Q&A: Who will pay for abortions if the Eighth Amendment is repealed?
Will taxpayers cover the cost of abortion under the public system?
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May 6th 2018, 7:45 AM
Q&A: What will we be asked to vote on in the Eighth Amendment referendum?
You asked, we answer.
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May 5th 2018, 12:05 AM
FactCheck: Does abortion increase the risk of a woman developing breast cancer?
A paid-for advertisement on Facebook is surfacing on Irish user pages, claiming this is the case. We examine the evidence.
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May 4th 2018, 6:20 PM
Q&A: Why has the government chosen 12 weeks as the general time limit for abortion?
The use of abortion pills and pregnancy as a result of rape impacted the decision.
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May 3rd 2018, 7:30 PM
Q&A: How are abortions carried out? Can a foetus feel pain?
It depends on a number of factors, including how far along the pregnancy is.
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May 3rd 2018, 3:00 PM
Savita Halappanavar: Her tragic death and how she became part of Ireland's abortion debate
Her name and face are known the country over. She left a mark on Ireland, its medical care and its laws.
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Apr 29th 2018, 12:05 AM
Explainer: Here's what the proposed legislation says about abortion up to six months
New billboards launched this week have raised questions about access to terminations after 12 weeks if the Eighth Amendment is repealed.
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Apr 28th 2018, 12:05 AM
FactCheck: Are 1 in 5 babies in England aborted?
We look at the facts behind a Save the 8th campaign poster.
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Apr 27th 2018, 2:52 PM
Need a crash course in the history of the Eighth Amendment?
Get yourself up to speed.
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Apr 22nd 2018, 8:30 PM
What the Eighth Amendment Committee heard and the recommendations it made
Over the course of three months, 22 TDs and senators questioned experts and people who had personal experiences related to the topic.
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Apr 14th 2018, 9:00 PM
From 1983 to 2018: A history of the Eighth Amendment
Ireland will vote on the controversial Constitutional amendment in eight weeks time.
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Apr 1st 2018, 9:00 PM
FactCheck: Are 90% of babies with Down syndrome in Britain aborted?
We take a look at a claim in a poster used in a new campaign by Save the 8th.
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Feb 4th 2018, 4:00 AM