Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
ORGANISERS OF THE Rally for Life, due to take place in Dublin today, say they are expecting a “huge turnout” with demonstrators gathering to demand a referendum on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill.
Entrepreneur and political activist Declan Ganley will join other speakers in asking the Taoiseach Enda Kenny to put the bill to the people in a referendum.
The protest has been organised by the Rally for Life Committee, which includes organisations such as the Life Institute, Precious Life, Youth Defence and other pro-life groups.
“We’re expecting a great turnout, and the momentum to let the people vote on the Bill using Article 27 of the Constitution is growing fast,” said Niamh Uí Bhriain of Life Institute. “This initiative came from within Fine Gael itself and has also been promoted by Colm Keaveney, so it’s clear that the desire to let the people vote has support across the parties.”
Uí Bhriain added that many Fine Gael TDs were being “bullied” into supporting the legislation becaus of the whip system.
“This is not just about abortion, it’s about democracy and letting the people decide on this hugely important issue,” she said.
The rally is due to leave Parnell Square for Leinster House at 2pm. Ahead of the protest, Archbishops Diarmuid Martin and Eamon Martin will celebrate Mass in St Savior’s Church, Dominick St at 12.30pm.
To embed this post, copy the code below on your site
Personally I love the light hearted articles and discussions on here. Plenty of bad news going around, if you read that all day long you’d shoot yourself.
Ah Kevin, would you ever lighten up ya spanner.
I love this piece of news!.I actually had a laugh,it clearly was a unison of man v animal,for the greater good!.so funny! :)
pure rubbish all the news gonig on in the world and ya come up with this sh/t ha ha too think ya getting paid for this crap
Jaysus Kevin, would you ever lighten up and just enjoy the piece for what it is. Plenty of news elsewhere on the site this morning but this is a nice, light-hearted Sunday read where people might learn something new.
Yeah Kevin go and buy one of them rag Sunday papers and go bury you’re head in that
Speaking of sand … Looks like Kevin has got some in his Va Jay Jay …
Here’s one for ya Hugh… How come people die in alphabetical order ???.
Have a look at the newspapers if you don’t believe me….
(For those just recovering from a humorectimy that is a joke)
Anyone else have trouble reading kevins comment?
No, I read it
That’s a great story. When rabbits are in danger and they freeze is it because they think if they don’t move the fox etc can’t see them ?
Just Phuck off Kevin
Well that settles that then.
Only politicians do!!!
She tastes like meat(fillet steak), but she is chicken(cowardly)
have your say