We asked all candidates to supply a Yes or No answer to the following question:
If elected, will you oppose any attempt to repeal the 8th Amendment or undermine legal protection for the unborn child?
This page will be updated daily between now and Election Day with answers from candidates as we receive them.
The voting record of TDs and Senators on the 2013 abortion legislation is also featured below.
The following parties have taken a strong stance on repealing the 8th Amendment and should not receive the pro-life vote:
Labour
Sinn Fein
People Before Profit
Anti-Austerity Alliance
Green Party
The Eighth Amendment is the last remaining constitutional protection for the unborn child in Ireland. Pro-Life people should only vote for candidates who are committed to keeping the 8th Amendment.
| TDs and Senators who voted against abortion in 2013 |
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| Party |
Name |
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| FF | Brendan Smith TD | Voted against abortion in 2013 and in favour of keeping the 8th Amendment. |
| Other candidates and where they stand |
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| IND | Mary Smyth | In favour of keeping the 8th Amendment. |
| FF | Mike Durkan | In favour of keeping the 8th Amendment. |
| FF | Cllr. Niamh Smyth | In favour of keeping the 8th Amendment. |
| IND | John Wilson | In favour of keeping the 8th Amendment. |
| IND | Emmett Smith | Opposed to keeping the 8th Amendment as stated publicly. |
| DDI-NCM | Aoife O’Connell | Opposed to keeping the 8th Amendment as stated publicly. |
| DDI-NCM | Mick McDermott | Opposed to keeping the 8th Amendment as stated publicly. |
| IND | Jimmy Mee | Opposed to keeping the 8th Amendment as stated publicly. |
| GP | Mícheál Callaghan | Opposed to keeping the 8th Amendment as stated publicly. |
| TDs and Senators who voted in favour of abortion in 2013 |
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| IND | Sean Conlon TD | Voted for abortion in 2013. |
| FG | Minister Heather Humphries TD | Voted for abortion in 2013. |
| SF | Caoimhghín Ó’Caoláin TD | Voted for abortion in 2013. |
| FG | Joe O’Reilly TD | Voted for abortion in 2013. |
| SF | Senator Kathryn Reilly | Voted for abortion in 2013. |
