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 | |
None | ||
Other candidates and where they stand on abortion | ||
REN | Michael O’Dowd | In favour of keeping the 8th Amendment |
IND | David Bradley | In favour of keeping the 8th Amendment. |
FF | Cllr Declan Breathnach | In favour of keeping the 8th Amendment. |
DDI-NCM | Pat Greene | No response to date. |
IND/IND ALL | Cllr Maeve Yore | No response to date. |
IND/IND ALL | Cllr Kevin Callan | No response to date. |
DDI-NCM | Anthony Connor | No response to date. |
FF | Emma Coffey | Opposed to keeping the 8th Amendment as stated publicly. |
GP | Cllr Mark Dearey | Opposed to keeping the 8th Amendment as stated publicly. |
SF | Cllr Imelda Munster | Opposed to keeping the 8th Amendment as stated publicly. |
PBPA | Gareth Weldon | Opposed to keeping the 8th Amendment |
TDs and Senators who voted in favour of abortion in 2013 | ||
FG | Peter Fitzpatrick TD | Voted for abortion in 2013. |
FG | Fergus O’Dowd TD | Voted for abortion in 2013. |
LAB | Senator Mary Moran | Voted for abortion in 2013. |
LAB | Minister Ged Nash | Voted for abortion in 2013. |
SF | Gerry Adams TD | Voted for abortion in 2013. |