The Citizens Assembly is meeting again this weekend to discuss Ireland's abortion laws
It's the fourth time the group of 99 citizens have met to consider the issue of the 8th Amendment to the Constitution.
Members of the Citizens Assembly have been warned to expect emotionally challenging testimony today from women who've been affected by the Eighth Amendment.
Among the six women telling their stories are those who've had an abortion due to a crisis pregnancy and those who received a diagnosis of fatal foetal abnormality.
This weekend marks the Assembly's fourth session considering the future of the eight amendment.
Opening the proceedings, Chairperson of the Assembly Ms Justice Mary Laffoy paid tribute to the women for telling their stories.
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