Hello, it’s Órla Ryan here. Welcome to today’s liveblog of the Oireachtas Eighth Amendment Committee.

Today’s session is expected to be the committee’s last public meeting, where it will complete its examination of the Citizens’ Assembly’s recommendations.

Speaking ahead of today’s session, Committee Chairperson Senator Catherine Noone said: “At our meeting, the committee will complete its examination of the report and recommendations of the Citizens’ Assembly through voting process and we will then prepare our draft report in accordance with the committee’s terms of reference.”

The Eighth Amendment – Article 40.3.3 of the Constitution – gives equal status to the unborn and the mother.

You can watch proceedings below:



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