A Clare Fianna Fáil election candidate says he remains concerned over a lack of clarity on the long-term consequences of repealing the 8th amendment.
It’s the final week of campaigning in the abortion referendum, with people taking to the polls on Friday and both sides will be making their final pitches to the electorate over the coming days.
While Fianna Fáil party leader Micheal Martin, and its Clare TD Timmy Dooley are both advocating for a Yes vote, Dr. John Hillery – who will run for the party in the next General Election in Clare – has said he’s voting no.
Dr Hillary has told Clare FM’s Morning Focus that while short term measures have been put in place by the Government, he believes questions remain about changes in the future:
Meanwhile, the Master of the Rotunda Hospital says doctors’ hands are tied by the 8th amendment.
Professor Fergal Malone says many doctors delay acting to help a pregnant woman who may need an abortion, because of uncertainty about the law.
He also said most of the doctors on the No side are retired or not practicing and don’t see these cases on a day to day basis.
Professor Fergal Malone says the 8th amendment needs to be repealed:
