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Irish Government Divided on Sinn Féin Abortion Bill
The Irish government is divided over a Sinn Féin bill on abortion, with the Minister for Children indicating he will vote against it. This split raises questions about the bill's potential passage and the government's stance on abortion legislation.
17 Jun, 04:00 — 17 Jun, 15:06
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rte-newsMostly Factual12d ago
Minister for Children to vote against SF abortion bill
Minister for Children Norma Foley is one of several Government figures who will vote against Sinn Féin's proposed legislation to remove the three-day wait period for an abortion in early pregnancy.
Read full article →the-journal12d ago
Explainer: Why is government supporting a Sinn Féin bill on abortion and will it pass?
It’s pretty rare for the government to back an opposition bill, but it’s even more unusual when it’s on the issue of abortion.
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First report: rte-news · 17 Jun, 04:00|Full coverage: 2 · 11h|Window: 11h
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