Advertisement

We need your help now

Support from readers like you keeps The Journal open.

You are visiting us because we have something you value. Independent, unbiased news that tells the truth. Advertising revenue goes some way to support our mission, but this year it has not been enough.

If you've seen value in our reporting, please contribute what you can, so we can continue to produce accurate and meaningful journalism. For everyone who needs it.

Niall Carson/PA Wire

Poll: Do you want a referendum on the Eighth Amendment to be held?

It’s been quite the issue in GE16 over the past week.

IT’S BEEN A debate starter during this week’s campaigning for the general election.

On Thursday, Labour said if it was returned to power, it will hold a referendum on the controversial amendment, which enshrines the equal right to life of the mother and the unborn in the Constitution. Sinn Féin has also said it wants a process see the Eighth repealed.

Fine Gael has been less clear on its intentions, proposing a citizens’ assembly within six months of re-election before deciding if any referendum takes place.

Meanwhile, there is no mention of the Eighth Amendment or abortion in Fianna Fáil’s manifesto.

What do you want? Today, we’re asking: Do you want a referendum on the Eighth Amendment to be held?


Poll Results:

Yes (12989)
No (3553)
Undecided (1096)

Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone...
A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation.

Close
224 Comments
    Submit a report
    Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
    Thank you for the feedback
    Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
    JournalTv
    News in 60 seconds