The recent decision by the Dáil to vote for the removal of the mandatory 72-hour waiting period marks a sobering shift in the Irish landscape. While sponsors of the bill, such as Sinn Féin’s Mary Lou McDonald, have framed this as the removal of an "unnecessary barrier," those of us who believe in the "essential right to time" see it as something far more concerning: a step toward the "silent cruelty of rushed choices". A Broken Promise to the Public In 2018, the three-day wai

There is a growing, loud demand from the Social Democrats to scrap the mandatory 72-hour waiting period for an abortion—a move they frame as a victory for "autonomy" over "paternalism". But as we peel back the layers of this political "triumphalism," we find a reality that is far more chilling. To deny a woman the opportunity to pause and consider her options is not progressive; it is, in its own way, cruel, inhumane, and fundamentally hateful toward the complexity of the hum

Here is what they had to says. The Voices of Life have spoken. I walked alongside thousands of others through the streets of Dublin with a simple message: every human life matters. For me, the March for Life is not about politics or winning arguments. It is about recognising the inherent dignity and value of every person, born and unborn. Every life is unique, irreplaceable, and worthy of love, protection, and hope. I believe that a truly compassionate society is one that nev

Why is Ruth Coppinger Attempting to Introduce a Bill in the Dáil to Remove the Three-Day Waiting Period Before an Abortion? ===================================================================================================================== Understanding the Proposal Why would Ruth Coppinger seek to remove a ruling that has proven successful? This ruling gives mothers valuable time to consider an important decision and, ultimately, saves lives. The figures speak for themselv