In October 2016 the AAA/PBP Bill to repeal the 8th Amendment from the Irish Constitution will be debated in the Dáil (Parliament). If passed, this will lift the constitutional ban on abortion and a referendum on abortion rights can be called, giving people a vote on this issue after 33 years. Approximately 12 women per day travel outside the state or take abortion pills in Ireland to procure an abortion. This puts them under substantial stress and expense without the help and support of their families and friends. The geographical proximity to England plus the historic role of the catholic church in Ireland are two of the main reasons the Irish political establishment has got away with neglecting women's reproductive rights for so long. There is a 14-year sentence for procuring or assisting an abortion in Ireland. Polls consistenctly show a growing support to repeal the 8th Amendment but politicians have not allowed a referendum. Support our petition and let Irish politicians know women can't wait any longer.