The Irish Times

Free contraception for women aged 17-25 ‘a good first step’ – sexual health groups

National Women’s Council of Ireland describes move as ‘really welcome development’

Wed Oct 13 2021 - 16:41

Free contraception scheme unlikely until at least 2021

Department of Health says little to be gained in rolling out programme this year

Wed Nov 27 2019 - 12:20

New Oireachtas committee to play key role in drafting climate plan

Sixteen-member committee to report before end of January 2019

Fri Jul 13 2018 - 19:22

Harris steals glory but Fine Gael set to benefit in wake of outcome

Varadkar’s confidence also enhanced by referendum result ahead of big challenges

Mon May 28 2018 - 01:00

Abortion referendum: the political winners and losers

Varadkar, Martin and McDonald strengthen their position while conservatives miss out

Sat May 26 2018 - 16:18

What would replace the Eighth Amendment: The text, the law, the politics

The draft heads of the proposed Bill to liberalise Ireland’s abortion law analysed

Thu May 24 2018 - 05:06

The Irish Times view on abortion: end the secrecy and the shame

The Constitution is no place for abortion. That was clear in 1983 and it is even clearer now

Wed May 23 2018 - 19:12

Brendan Howlin clashes with ex-Ictu boss Begg over referendum

David Begg said he ‘cannot in conscience vote to repeal’

Tue May 22 2018 - 09:57

Psychiatrists against abortion on ‘spurious’ mental health grounds

Open letter from clinicians states reason for the majority of abortions is socio-economic

Wed May 16 2018 - 18:36

Abortion laws would allow safe treatment, committee members say

Cases of rape and incest ‘simply impossible to legislate for,’ Senator Catherine Noone says

Wed May 16 2018 - 13:35

Bishop says ‘culture of abortion’ would be ‘horrendous’

Dr William Crean says focus should not be solely on individual ‘sad and painful’ situations

Mon May 07 2018 - 18:26

Yes campaign needs to win middle ground – Tánaiste

Simon Coveney says focus should not to be on voters who have already decided

Mon May 07 2018 - 17:53

Meeting woman with a crisis pregnancy changed Tánaiste’s views on abortion

Simon Coveney says the woman’s story of having to go to the UK for a termination after fatal foetal abnormality diagnosis was horrific

Sun Apr 29 2018 - 09:22

GPs reject pharmacists’ free contraception service proposal

Service would undermine efforts to provide comprehensive sexual healthcare, says IMO

Wed Apr 11 2018 - 19:11

Pharmacists push to provide free contraceptive scheme

GPs likely to resist plan to make State-funded medication available without prescription

Wed Apr 11 2018 - 01:00

Process to widen access to contraception is expected

Along with abortion Bill, Harris to publish proposals on sexual health and contraception

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 00:00

‘Peculiar decision’ by TDs to oppose abortion vote disappoints Harris

Minister for Health dismayed so many TDs ‘voted to deny people having their say’ on issue

Thu Mar 22 2018 - 12:04

Any Irish abortion regime will have restrictions, says Varadkar

Taoiseach says be believes a short waiting time of less than five days is a good idea

Fri Mar 09 2018 - 13:18

Sinn Féin unlikely to change position on abortion before referendum

Party now opposes terminations up to 12 weeks and must hold ardfheis to propose change

Thu Mar 08 2018 - 12:38

Committee 'couldn't find' any anti-abortion medical experts to argue for Eighth

Noone: No Irish-based consultants or GPs ‘made available to Committee on Eighth’

Mon Feb 19 2018 - 18:30

Church of Ireland opposes unrestricted abortion in first 12 weeks of pregnancy

All four main Churches in Ireland now oppose 12-week proposal

Mon Feb 05 2018 - 19:11

Mixed views after Cabinet agrees to vote on replacing Eighth

Reaction: Harris says suggesting that women would abort disabled child is offensive

Tue Jan 30 2018 - 11:14

Abortion: a green light from Cabinet

The Eighth Amendment no longer reflects the views of the Irish people

Tue Jan 30 2018 - 00:10

Removing Eighth Amendment paves way for euthanasia, says bishop

Abortion ‘has nothing to do with healthcare’ and is the ‘final frontier’ for society to cross

Sun Jan 28 2018 - 13:32

Government seeking legal advice on Eighth Amendment removal

Recommendation to be made by month’s end on need for provision to replace article in Constitution

Thu Jan 18 2018 - 14:09

Government fears legal challenges after repeal of Eighth Amendment

Legal advice likely to recommend new provision be inserted into Constitution

Thu Jan 18 2018 - 01:00

Sinn Féin TD defends supporting Eighth Amendment

Taoiseach says he will make his personal stance on Eight Amendment vote clear ‘soon’

Wed Jan 17 2018 - 09:44

Howlin calls on Varadkar, Martin to reveal abortion views

Labour leader says leadership on the issue is required

Tue Jan 16 2018 - 13:13

Micheál Martin to reveal view on abortion up to 12 weeks

Fianna Fáil leader reading submissions made to Oireachtas committee before statement

Mon Jan 15 2018 - 19:40

Oireachtas set to back repeal of Eighth Amendment, survey shows

‘Irish Times’ review finds that one in three TDs has yet to declare a position on the issue

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 01:00

Abortion vote tracker: check how TDs and Senators plan to vote in referendum

We ask every TD and Senator if they want the Eighth Amendment repealed

Fri Jan 12 2018 - 18:16

Cabinet to discuss Oireachtas Committee report on abortion

Simon Harris to bring memo to today’s meeting laying out likely steps before a referendum

Wed Jan 10 2018 - 01:00

Paschal Donohoe in favour of allowing abortion up to 12 weeks

Minister for Finance says he agrees with Oireachtas committee’s recommendations

Tue Jan 09 2018 - 17:18

Sinn Féin leadership: party fixes date for special ardfheis

Mary Lou McDonald expected to succeed Gerry Adams on February 10th

Mon Jan 08 2018 - 00:00