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| Wednesday’s Dáil Win: What We Know, What It Means, What Comes Next
Wednesday’s result in the Dáil was a stunning and hard-fought pro-life victory. A fuller analysis will take time. There is more to examine about what happened, why the result was so emphatic, and what it tells us about the changing mood inside Leinster House. But several things are already clear.
First, this win would not have happened without the outstanding core group of pro-life TDs who stood firm and did not let us down. Their courage, consistency and resolve were central to the outcome.
Second, the pro-life lobbying effort in the final 72 hours before the vote made a decisive difference. It caught many senior members of Government completely off guard. At one point, they even appeared to be looking for a way to avoid a vote altogether. In the end, they were forced to make a quick calculation: did they want to be on the winning side or the losing side? |
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| See how your TDs voted on the Social Democrats’ Abortion Bill
Find a full breakdown of how TDs voted on Wednesday’s extreme abortion bill put forward by the Social Democrats - including who voted Yes, No, abstained, and who was not present for the vote. |
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| Highlights from Wednesday's Dáil Debate
Ahead of Wednesday’s vote on the Social Democrats’ bill, pro-life TDs made a series of powerful speeches in the Dáil. Here is Carol Nolan TD’s contribution. We’ll be posting the rest on social media over the coming days, so keep an eye out. |
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| RTÉ coverage on 9 O’Clock News
If you haven’t already seen it, watch RTÉ’s Nine News coverage of the recent March for Life in Dublin. While they grossly underplayed the numbers that took part, to be fair - by RTÉ standards - it was a pretty good report. The coverage was also timely, coming in the lead-up to this week’s Dáil vote. |
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| Why pro-life voters need to fully engage in upcoming by-electionsThe political ground beneath Ireland’s abortion debate is shifting, bringing both risks and opportunities, writes Eilís Mulroy in this week’s Irish Catholic. In the short term, given the arithmetic and make-up of the Dáil, there is a real possibility of further setbacks for the pro-life side.
Read the full piece by visiting irishcatholic.com or by clicking below. |
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| Know someone voting in Galway West or Dublin Central? Please share this
In advance of next week’s By-Elections in Galway West and Dublin Central, be sure to check the Pro Life Campaign’s By-Election Voter Guide with the list of candidates running, along with information regarding their responses, stances and record on right to life issues.
In addition to voters in the two constituencies, we are encouraging all pro-life supporters to visit the site and share the link with family and friends who have a vote in either constituency.
Your vote matters – use it to protect human life! |
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| Protecting the three-day wait
If you or someone you know benefited from Ireland’s three-day waiting period before an abortion, we would love to hear your story. Under Irish law, there is currently a mandatory three-day wait between an initial abortion consultation and the procedure itself. For many women, this brief pause has provided valuable time to reflect, seek support, or reconsider a decision made during a moment of fear, pressure, or crisis. Recent figures show that thousands of women chose not to proceed with abortion after this waiting period. We believe these stories matter and deserve to be heard. If you feel comfortable sharing your experience, or would simply like to learn more, please send us a message. All conversations will be treated with care, respect, and confidentiality. |
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| | | | | Save the DateJoin us for Ceiliúradh Cois Life 2026, the annual Pro Life Dinner, for an evening of celebration, community, and support for the pro-life cause.
📍 Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin 4
📅 Saturday, 19th September 2026
🥂 Drinks Reception at 7:00pm
🍽 Dinner at 7:30pm Tables of 10 available — €1,500 per table. For more information or to reserve your table, please email: [email protected]e or click below. |
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Your support strengthens our education, policy, and advocacy work so together we can change minds, shape laws, and defend the unborn.
Thank you for standing with us. |
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