Poll: Should independent ministers be given a free vote on the Repeal the Eighth bill?

Health Minister Simon Harris is hoping a technical counter-motion will be a good enough compromise for independent TDs.

INDEPENDENT ALLIANCE MEMBERS are pushing for a free vote on the AAA-PBP’s bill on repealing the Eighth Amendment, which will be debated on Tuesday.

The Taoiseach has said the Cabinet needs a collective response and the Independent Alliance agreed to support a programme for government that provided for a Citizen’s Assembly to look at the issue.

Health Minister Simon Harris is hoping a technical counter-motion will be a good enough compromise to appease the independent TDs.

We want to know what you think: Should independent ministers be given a free vote on the Repeal the Eighth bill?

Poll Results:

Yes, they should be able to vote in keeping with their beliefs (5594)

No, ministers should vote with the government (1721)

I'm not sure (250)

Yes, they should be able to vote in keeping with their beliefs
No, ministers should vote with the government
I'm not sure

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