20.04.18: Poll shows public are rejecting Government’s extreme abortion plan
Reacting to the dramatic fall in the poll ratings for the pro-repeal campaign, LoveBoth spokesperson Áine Kierans said: “Today’s poll is very clear about one thing: the public are starting to see the government’s proposal for what it is – one of the most extreme abortion proposals anywhere in the world. It’s more extreme even than the […]
21.04.18: Taoiseach misleads the Irish People about his radical abortion plans
Commenting on the announcement by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar at today’s launch of his party’s efforts to introduce abortion by repealing the Eighth Amendment, Cora Sherlock stated: “The Taoiseach has claimed that there will be no unrestricted abortion in Ireland if he wins the referendum, yet his legislation clearly shows that up to 3 months it […]
20.04.18: Poll findings “devastating blow” to Government’s abortion proposal, says Love Both
The Love Both campaign has welcomed today’s Irish Times/Ipsos MRBI opinion poll on abortion and says the findings are “a devastating blow to the Government’s referendum proposal.” In the poll, 47 percent of respondents say they intend to vote Yes, 28% say they will vote No, while 20% of respondents say they are undecided as […]
19.04.18: Fianna Fáil members calling for repeal in minority
Reacting to the call today for a ‘yes’ vote in the referendum by 10 members of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party, Cora Sherlock of LoveBoth stated: “It was disappointing to see some members of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary party appear today without their party leader, to endorse Minister Simon Harris’ radical proposal for abortion on […]
18.04.18: The only way to stop abortion on demand is to VOTE NO
We have launched our campaign LoveBothVoteNO this morning in the Alex Hotel, Dublin. Some of our members addressed a packed room consisting of Love Both supporters and members of the Oireachtas. We have launched our #LoveBothVoteNO campaign this morning in the Alex Hotel, Dublin. Some of our members addressed a packed room consisting of Love […]
17.04.18: Statement of LoveBoth in relation to Posters and Tidy Towns Competition
We take our obligations under the law very seriously and strenuously adhere to the regulations regarding referendum posters. All of our posters bear contact details as required by law. On the rare occasion where a volunteer erects a poster in a location that is not allowed, the poster is moved. With regards to queries that […]
17.04.18: Minister Harris tweets 130 times on abortion in 4 months and just once on the trolley crisis
Minister Harris needs to get his priorities straight The LoveBoth campaign has highlighted the fact that since January, Health Minister Simon Harris has tweeted or retweeted on the Eighth Amendment 130 times* and just once on the trolley crisis. Commenting on these extraordinary figures, LoveBoth spokesperson Geraldine Martin said: “For the first time, we have heard […]
15.04.18: Can Katherine Zappone not see the irony and inconsistency in her latest proposal?
Timing of Government’s ‘baby boom strategy’ not accidental It is reported today that the Government is planning a ‘baby boom strategy’ with a view to increasing birth rates in order to curb the increasing economic demands resulting from Ireland’s ageing population. The initiative, led by Minister for Children Katherine Zappone, plans to look at ways […]
12.04.18: Minister Harris’ extreme proposal has alienated party members
According to the LoveBoth campaign, Minister Simon Harris cut a forlorn figure on stage today at the first Fine Gael press conference as he outlined the fact that he is unable to unite his party around his extreme abortion proposal. Commenting earlier, LoveBoth spokesperson Cora Sherlock said:- “It is remarkable that the party in government is […]
12.04.18: Taoiseach has crossed a line by leading fundraising drive for repeal side
12.04.18 Commenting on the tweet sent from Taoiseach Leo Varadkar’s twitter account encouraging donations to the repeal the Eighth Amendment campaign, Cora Sherlock of Love Both said: “The Taoiseach has used his office to endorse a private organisation working to take human rights out of the Irish Constitution. The fact that he has asked the […]