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# the-8th - Tuesday 29 May, 2018
'It's like an enormous weight being lifted': Applause for Clare Daly's heartfelt referendum speech
The TD, who has campaigned on the issue for years, said she couldn’t believe change had taken so long.
# the-8th - Thursday 24 May, 2018
Meet the man who's been collecting referendum leaflets since 1983
Alan Kinsella’s archive dates back almost four decades – and it’s still growing.
Don't be confused at the ballot box - you're voting on the 36th Amendment tomorrow
The Eighth Amendment won’t be mentioned on the ballot paper.
# the-8th - Wednesday 16 May, 2018
Catherine Noone says pro-life booklet is attempt to 'fool' voters
Save the 8th has rejected her claim.
# the-8th - Wednesday 18 April, 2018
Love Both launches its referendum campaign and criticises 12 weeks proposal for abortion
The camapign claimed today that proposed legislation is worse than the UK system.
# the-8th - Thursday 29 March, 2018
'Abortion is a licence to kill'- Save the 8th launches its referendum campaign
The campaign claimed today that it has already canvassed 300,000 homes.
# the-8th - Thursday 7 September, 2017
Children's Minister says Irish women will never have autonomy until the Eighth is repealed
Minister Katherine Zappone is making a speech at the opening of the Kennedy Summer School.
# the-8th - Sunday 12 February, 2017
My son Joshua was born and died 16 years ago today and we still punish tragedies like his
Gerry Edwards, chairperson of TFMR Ireland, on the pain and courage inherent in using a personal bereavement in a very public battle.
# the-8th - Monday 25 July, 2016
'Repeal the 8th' mural in Temple Bar removed due to planning rules
The mural has attracted around 50 complaints – but hundreds of people have sent messages supporting the display.
# the-8th - Thursday 18 February, 2016
A week out from polling day, the Catholic Bishops are weighing in on abortion
Today’s statement from the Bishops’ Conference coincides with a Labour event calling for a referendum.
# the-8th - Thursday 17 September, 2015
Does Labour really want to repeal the 8th Amendment?
Joan Burton latest comments have raised eyebrows about a key Labour commitment.
# the-8th - Wednesday 16 September, 2015
More than a quarter of people say abortion will sway their vote
The 8th Amendment looks set to be a big issue at the next general election.
# the-8th - Saturday 27 December, 2014
This was not an abortion case, but the courts had to perform a circus balancing act
Why? Because of the 8th Amendment.
# the-8th - Thursday 18 December, 2014
Varadkar: Abortion issue is 'never going to go away'
The Health Minister said he was aware of the life support case in Mullingar when he called legislation “too restrictive”.
# the-8th - Wednesday 17 December, 2014
Enda: Leo Varadkar spoke 'in a personal capacity' on abortion issue
Taoiseach Enda Kenny was responding to Varadkar’s comments last night that the 8th Amendment was too restrictive.
Poll: Do you agree that our abortion laws are too restrictive?
The Health Minister made a significant speech last night.
FULL SPEECH: Minister for Health on what is wrong with Ireland's abortion laws
Leo Varadkar rules out ‘rushed referendum’.
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Poll: Should homework be banned at primary school level?
THE GREEN PARTY’S election manifesto was launched at the weekend, and one of its standout points was a proposal to phase out homework for primary school pupils.
Some academics have argued that there is no evidence to support the benefits of giving young children homework, and others have suggested that it may even be detrimental to their development.
The move was previously explored by an Oireachtas committee, while at least one Irish school has already stopped giving homework to primary school pupils.
But what do you think? Should primary schools stop giving pupils homework?
Poll Results:
No (6585)
Yes (6297)
I don't know/No opinion (554)
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Opinion: How would I, a refugee in Ireland, vote in this election?
By Evgeny Shtorn
Voting is a privilege and homelessness is the biggest challenge, writes Evgeny Shtorn.
How I Spend My Money: A 23-year-old clerical officer on €23,000 who lives in Louth
By TheJournal.ie reader
The Irish For: Cúpla focal for the happy couple
By Darach Ó Séaghdha - @TheIrishFor
Wedding prayers and toasts can sound so beautiful in Irish, writes Darach Ó Séaghdha.
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