Speaking this afternoon, Orla O’Connor, Campaign Co-Director said: “Early indications are that turnout across the country is quite strong, however we know there are certain pockets where turnout is a bit slower, so we would encourage voters in these areas to talk to their friends, family members and work colleagues, and make sure they vote … Continued
Fresh campaign stats show supporters knocked on 500,000 doors and 97 member organisations aligned to campaign At their final campaign event before polling day, Together For Yes has called on voters to turn out to vote tomorrow in what will be a ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’. Co-Directors Orla O’Connor and Ailbhe Smyth were joined by a group … Continued
Mother of woman who took an abortion pill speaks out about the dangers of unsupervised access The Irish mother of a woman who took an abortion pill last year has spoken out about the traumatic impact the experience has had on her family. Elaine Bedford from Dublin has this morning told the story of looking … Continued
At 2pm, a group of Ireland’s most senior female obstetricians, including the Master of the National Maternity Hospital Rhona Mahony, will canvass match-goers at the Leinster Munster game. They will be joined by the Campaign Co-Directors Orla O’Connor and Ailbhe Smyth, and a large group of Together For Yes supporters. The canvass will take place across from … Continued
A significant amount of Together For Yes campaign activity is taking place nationwide over the weekend. In every county, Together For Yes local groups will be canvassing doorsteps and local communities. For more information on regional canvassing visit here – https://www.togetherforyes.ie/canvass-calendar/ Saturday 2pm: A group of Ireland’s most senior female obstetricians, including the Master of … Continued
Video showing pain and distress of women with fatal foetal abnormality diagnoses launched Mary Lou McDonald and Rhona Mahony join five women affected by the 8th to urge for Yes vote A moving video illustrating the pain and distress of the 8th amendment on women who receive a devastating diagnosis of fatal foetal anomaly was … Continued
The Together For Yes campaign notes the results of today’s Irish Times poll, which show the Yes side retaining its lead in support. Speaking this morning, Campaign Co-Director Orla O’Connor said: “Once again a national poll shows strong support for change amongst the Irish public. From the first moments of the campaign Together For Yes have … Continued
Sinn Fein Leader, Mary Lou McDonald meets women who have been forced travelled to UK for treatment WHEN: Today 17 May, 10am WHERE: Together for Yes HQ, 14 Upper Mount St Today, 17 May, Sinn Fein Leader, Mary Lou McDonald will meet with a number of women who have received Fatal Fetal Abnormality diagnosis and have been … Continued
5k run on Sandymount Strand LOCATION: Sandymount Strand Richie Sadlier The Second Captains David Gillick Jim O’Callaghan TD Eoin murphy TD Sen. Ivana Bacik Eamon Ryan TD Richie Sadlier will lead a 5k run on Sandymount strand in aid of Together For Yes. Richie will be joined by Irish international track and field athlete, … Continued
Figures show numbers per county travelling to UK for abortion from 2012 to 2016 Members Of Joint Oireachtas Committee on 8th Amendment reiterate call for regulation Abortion is a reality in every single county in Ireland but it is unsafe and unregulated. Repealing the 8th amendment means ensuring women who are having abortions will … Continued
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