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# 8th amendment survey

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People are divided on the Eighth Amendment, but half want it repealed
Many people are still on the fence about the topic.
17.5k
366
Jun 7th 2016, 7:00 AM
We asked every TD if they want to repeal the Eighth Amendment - here's what they said
A lot of them don’t want to talk about it.
63.6k
363
Jun 7th 2016, 6:05 AM
Abortion strikes fear into so many politicians, but it hasn't gone away you know...
Analysis: Abortion, like no other issue in Irish politics, has proved to be intensely problematic and stressful for our – mostly male – elected politicians.
13.9k
122
Jun 29th 2015, 10:05 AM
Labour and Sinn Féin want to repeal the 8th, but not everyone is on the same page
Will people lose the party whip over the highly emotive issue?
18.7k
63
Jun 28th 2015, 9:30 PM
Fianna Fáil doesn't want to repeal the 8th Amendment
Micheál Martin didn’t respond to our survey, while others had an identical reply.
31.4k
115
Jun 28th 2015, 9:30 PM
Fine Gael politicians are VERY divided on the 8th Amendment*
*But most of them would prefer to say nothing.
13.9k
13
Jun 28th 2015, 9:30 PM
Most politicians want to repeal the 8th Amendment - just don't ask Fine Gael
TheJournal.ie asked every TD and Senator if they favour repealing the 8th Amendment. Here’s what we found out…
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28
Jun 28th 2015, 9:30 PM