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The Daily PollPoll: 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)
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