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 | ||
| Party | Name | |
| IND | Peter Matthews TD | Voted against abortion in 2013. |
| Other candidates and where they stand on abortion | ||
| REN | Alan Daveron | Favours keeping the 8th Amendment. |
| IND | Patrick O’Connell | No contact details. |
| FG | Josepha Madigan | Opposes keeping the 8th Amendment as stated publicly. |
| GP | Cllr. Catherine Martin | Opposes keeping the 8th Amendment as stated publicly. |
| SF | Cllr. Sorcha Nic Cormaic | Opposes keeping the 8th Amendment as stated publicly. |
| TDs and Senators who voted in favour of abortion in 2013 | ||
| FG | Alan Shatter TD | Voted for abortion in 2013. |
| LAB | Alex White TD | Voted for abortion in 2013. |
| FF | Senator Mary White | Voted for abortion in 2013. |
| IND/IND ALL | Shane Ross TD | Voted for abortion in 2013. |