If there were a referendum on the 8th Amendment tomorrow, I would vote to repeal. I believe that access to safe and legal abortion is an important part of a modern society. I do not believe that life starts at …
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Katie Ascough announced UCDSU President
The pro-life candidate received 35.65% of first-count votes despite criticism over her involvement in the “Yes for Neutrality” campaign
Katie Ascough, a third year Science student specialising Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, has won the University College Dublin Students’ Union (UCDSU) presidential candidate race with a final total of 1,431 votes.
Three other candidates also ran for the position; Ronán …
An uncivil war?
Sam Cox explores different perspectives on the nature of the debate surrounding the 8th amendment
“More and more polls indicate that more and more people are saying we have to let it go”
Construction on Pearse Street recently presented a new outlet for voices to be heard. White, blank construction walls lined the busy road, …
Be wary of a culture where only one voice is heard
Calling for freedom of speech through the eyes and experiences of a pro-life student in Trinity
I am woman. I am feminist. I am pro-life. To many my identities are contradictory but I have come to hold my pro-life views following much careful contemplation. I have looked to both sides of the debate, and this is …
The Repeal campaign is not without its flaws
“As a woman, I have strong opinions regarding the 8th Amendment, as it is an inherently sexist piece of legislation as it stands. However, also as a woman, I have strong and negative opinions on certain aspects of the campaign.”
The Repeal the 8th movement has recently brought the issue of abortion to the fore of Irish life. While the right to choose to have an abortion seems fundamental, there is a danger that repealing the 8th Amendment will be …
Students consider legal action over SU pro-choice mandate
The action concerns a SU vote on the issue in February 2014
A group of Trinity students have consulted with solicitors about taking legal action against the pro-choice mandate of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union (TCDSU).
Speaking to Trinity News, Gavin Rothwell, one of the students concerned, said: “A number of …
Don’t mandate the SU to campaign for choice
Emily Murtagh
Contributor
After a long week of having fliers stuck in our faces and having our Facebook pages bombarded with all the usual Election Week craziness, it is important to make sure that this crucial issue does not get …
