Gerry Adams calls for legal protect of women
he made the statement last night at Sinn Fein's Ard Fheis where he announced his retirement.
In his final Ard Fheis address as president, the outgoing party leader made it clear where they stand on the issue of abortion.
Yesterday members passed a motion calling for the 8th Amendment to the Constitution to be repealed.
The motion, proposed by the party leadership, also calls for abortion where a woman’s health, including mental health, is at risk.
Deputy Adams received rapturous applause when he announced Sinn Fein's stance on the issue.
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