Government hopeful for 8th amendment referendum this summer

The Supreme Court ruled that the unborn have no rights in the constitution outside the 8th amendment.

The decision has paved the way for a referendum.

The cabinet will meet tomorrow to approve a referendum bill which they hope can go before the Dáil tomorrow or Friday.

Health Minister Simon Harris doesn't believe a slight delay in their timeline will mean putting off the date of the referendum.

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