Abortion legislation to pass through Dáil without request for a vote......................................................................... 3 FF politicians given power to vote freely over abortion law...................................................................................... 4 Kenny using Nuremberg Nazi defence, says cleric.................................................................................................. 6 'Greatest sham I've ever taken part in' - McGrath .................................................................................................... 7 Martin calls for Dail vote on abortion ........................................................................................................................ 8 Kenny hits back at Vatican call to resign.................................................................................................................. 9 Anti-choice logic untenable in cases of fatal abnormality. The new legislation should provide for cases where a baby’s congenital defects... .................................................................................................................................... 11 Supreme court denies abortion for ill pregnant woman with unviable foetus. El Salvador court cites ‘absolute impediment’ against allowing procedure. ............................................................................................................... 13 Senior cleric urges Irish society to rethink proposed abortion laws........................................................................ 14 Vatican official says politicians should resign rather than support abortion legislation .......................................... 15 Keaveney's abortion stance riles own party ........................................................................................................... 16 The abortion debate. .............................................................................................................................................. 17 Reilly rules out abortion in fatal abnormality cases ................................................................................................ 19 Politicising the eucharist once again ...................................................................................................................... 20 Bishops have an obligation to admonish pro- abortion politicians. It is the duty of the Catholic to resist the civil law and obey the law of the church. ............................................................................................................................. 21 10-week campaign for 'No' vote gets under way.................................................................................................... 23 Call for terminations to be allowed in fatal abnormality cases................................................................................ 24 Moral certainty is not sufficient to shape legislation. We could base abortion ethicson the moral experience of women.................................................................................................................................................................... 25 Fall in seizures of drugs that induce abortion . Irish women continue to obtain drugs such as Misoprostol and Mifepristone on internet.......................................................................................................................................... 27 Newsletter says State is crossing moral rubicon.................................................................................................... 29 Canon law should stay out of politics; Excommunicating legislators who back abortion is dubious, argues Gina Menzies .................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Division Bell: Abortion compromise will please nobody ......................................................................................... 32 Martin could lose key lieutenants; Two of FF leader's main men voice concern over vote as church starts anti- abortion campaign.................................................................................................................................................. 34 Bishop's threat to politicians sounded medieval to many ....................................................................................... 36 Bid to allow abortion in fatal abnormality cases ..................................................................................................... 38 Passing flawed legislation on abortion would confirm Irish elite groupthink........................................................... 39 Time limit a key issue arising from hearings. While the discourse was interesting, informative and utterly engaging, clarity is needed in................................................................................................................................. 41 Buttimer received threats of ‘assault and murder’ and ‘Holocaust’ leaflets. ........................................................... 43 Martin brave in abortion stance .............................................................................................................................. 44 Page 1 of 54 © 2013 Factiva, Inc. All rights reserved. Martin backs proposed bill on abortion................................................................................................................... 45 Eucharist is not an ace card to be dealt in debate. The issue of abortion is complex. No one’s stance should merit excommunication. .................................................................................................................................................. 46 Martin voices support for abortion Bill. FF leader says Bill would make abortion more restrictive than is currently the case.................................................................................................................................................................. 48 FG minister slams anti- abortion protesters as 'literally mad' ................................................................................. 49 Church must ‘condemn anti- abortion activists’...................................................................................................... 50 The abortion debate. .............................................................................................................................................. 51 Dáil will sit extra days if needed,says Reilly. Abortion legislation may require sittings into late summer, says Minister................................................................................................................................................................... 53 Page 2 of 54 © 2013 Factiva, Inc. All rights reserved. Abortion legislation to pass through Dáil without request for a vote Abortion legislation to pass through Dáil without request for a vote 183 words 31 May 2013 11:03 The Irish Examiner IRISEX English © Irish Examiner, 2013. Thomas Crosbie Media, TCH The Tánaiste has said the new abortion legislation will go through the Dáil without a vote - if those opposed to the Bill do not call for one. Eamon Gilmore said it is not up to the Government to decide if TDs will have to vote on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill - it is up to those who are against it. The prospect of there being no vote on the legislation was raised in recent weeks - if Fianna Fáil supports it. Ten TDs are needed to specifically demand a vote - and the Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore said the Government is obviously going to agree to the legislation. "The issue of is there going to be a vote, is there not going to be a vote, that is decided by those who are opposed to the legislation," he said. "The government side will put the legislation, and if nobody is opposed to the legislation and nobody who is opposed to the legislation calls a vote, then the legislation goes through without a vote." Document IRISEX0020130531e95v000un Page 3 of 54 © 2013 Factiva, Inc. All rights reserved. FF politicians given power to vote freely over abortion law News FF politicians given power to vote freely over abortion law Ferghal Blaney 761 words 31 May 2013 Irish Daily Mail IRDAIM 2; Eire 2 English © 2013 Associated Newspapers. All rights reserved FIANNA Fáil politicians will be allowed to vote 'with their conscience' on the forthcoming abortion legislation. The party leadership has granted the free vote after it emerged that there were major divisions within the parliamentary party. The party leader, Micheál Martin said he personally supports the Government proposal to legislate to allow for abortions in cases where the life of the mother is deemed to be at risk, including from suicide. But other senior figures in the party, including TDs Dara Calheld leary and Michael McGrath, are known to be against allowing suicide to be considered a risk to the life of the mother. Senators Jim Walsh, Labhrás Ó Murchú and Diarmuid Wilson have also expressed reservations about the proposed legislation, as has the party's deputy leader Eamon Ó Cuív. Mr Martin had planned to impose the party whip and have his members row in behind him in supporting the bill. However, Mr Martin said that after a 'comprehensive and respectful' discussion amongst parliamentary members, TDs, senators and MEPs at a parliamentary party meeting, it was agreed the free vote would be