The leader of Aontú Peadar Tóibín TD has expressed dismay that the British government in London have introduced abortion on demand in the north of Ireland. An Teachta Tóibín stated: “At a time when so many people are struggling to save lives in the north of Ireland we see the Tories in London introduce a […]
One of the most prominent civil figure in the north of Ireland has called for abortion legislation not to proceed while everyone is pre-occupied with the Coronavirus crisis. Baroness Nuala O’Loan, who was the first Police Ombudsman for the region from 1999 to 2007, says that the British government “should not proceed at this time […]
The mother of the children is reportedly being treated for self-inflicted injuries. Ambulances, police and a helicopter were all present at the house after the alarm was raised.
The Catholic Bishops of Northern Ireland have issued a strong statement calling on the faithful to oppose the new abortion law. The Bishops say that “they wish to make clear that the new abortion law established under the provisions of the Northern Ireland Act 2019, is an unjust law. As a consequence, no one is […]
It’s worth recalling that Arlene Foster was eight years old in 1979 when her father, John Kelly (Foster is her married name) was shot in the head in the driveway of the family home. Speaking about the experience in 2015, she recalled: “I was eight when my father, John Kelly, was shot – I hadn’t […]
The new law will pave way for abortion on demand in Northern Ireland on October 22nd if the Assembly at Stormont does not reconvene.