The Catholic Church says the draft abortion legislation represents a dramatic and morally unacceptable change to Irish law.
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The Catholic Bishops of Ireland Conference says if approved – it will make the direct and intentional killing of unborn children lawful in Ireland.
It says the proposals are unnecessary to ensure that women receive the life-saving treatment they need during pregnancy.
The Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore says the Church is entitled to its opinion – but he says legislators have an obligation and a duty:
