Abortion referendum Archives – The College View

15 years, nine months, and 25 days

April 4, 2018

A 15-year-old girl gives birth, alone, beside a holy statue in a church yard.

Abortion not ok in case of rape – pro-lifer chair

October 14, 2015

Abortion should never be considered a viable option in any circumstance, even if the cause of an unplanned pregnancy is rape, according to the chairperson of the Pro-Life Campaign, Cora Sherlock.

A referendum on abortion is likely to lead to minimum change

September 30, 2015

Sean Cassidy responds to Taoiseach Enda Kenny’s recent comments that he will not commit to repealing the 8th amendment if Fine Gael return to government.

DCU to adopt pro-choice stance

March 6, 2013

Over 50% of students voted for DCU to take a pro-choice stance on the issue of abortion. 719 of the 1,428 voters in last week’s referendum opted for a full pro-choice stance;where it will be

Campaign for reproductive rights referendum

February 20, 2013

The Union of Students in Ireland will be campaigning on the upcoming reproductive rights referendum in DCU. USI are able to campaign on campus as student Sean Rooney registered with DCU returning officer Aideen Holden on their

Students believe SU should have no say on abortion issue

February 6, 2013

A number of DCU students believe that the Students’ Union should have no position on the issue of abortion in Ireland. As a result a no-stance option will be included on the ballot paper for

Abortion referendum to be discussed at tonight’s CRC

December 12, 2012

DCU’s Class Rep Council (CRC) will this evening discuss a referendum to decide the Students’ Union’s stance on the X-Case, which will take place in semester 2. Council voted to hold a referendum in semester