Stephen Coyle

Repeal the 8th amendment

The referendum to repeal the 8th amendment to the Irish constitution is happening in a couple of days, and you should vote yes.

It's vital that women in Ireland have freedom over their own bodies, and frankly I don't think that there needs to be any further justification than that. If you feel some kind of religious or moral obligation to vote no, I urge you to do some balanced research, and at least consider reconsidering.

Repealing the 8th amendment is a necessary step towards better physical and mental healthcare for women; retaining it would mean continuing to cast off a very serious issue that isn't going away, when we should instead be extending a helping hand towards those who need it.