Mixed Reaction To Citizens Assembly Vote On Abortion
There's been a mixed reaction to the Citizens' Assembly majority vote for abortion with "no restriction as to reasons".
The National Women's Council of Ireland is welcoming the vote to legalise abortion in some cases.
However the Pro Life Campaign says it could result in abortion on demand and claims there was lack of balance throughout the Assembly.
The group of citizens met for the last time yesterday before sending their recommendations to the Oireachtas.
Director of NWCI, Orla O'Connor, says political responsibility and leadership is now needed:
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