Author Topic: Call for sunset clause in abortion legislation (Read 444 times)

John Grace · « **on:** April 14, 2013, 11:24:13 AM »

Whilst Fine Gael are proposing a 'sunset clause', Fianna Fail are seeking a 'middle way' regarding abortion.

One positive thing recently in Ireland is the pickets outside the offices of politicians. Even the 'pro-life' politicians are not to be trusted.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2013/0414/381311-abortion-laws/

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There has been a call from a number of Fine Gael TDs to include a "sunset clause" in the planned legislation that will deal with the X case.

The proposal, first made in a letter to the Taoiseach by Cork North West deputy Michael Creed, would allow for the legislation on abortion to be reviewed after a number of years.

If it had led to an "opening of the floodgates" then the law could be looked at again, Mr Creed wrote in a letter released to RTÉ News under the Freedom of Information Act.

The call has been backed by Junior Minister Lucinda Creighton who said it was constructive and sensible and should be considered by Cabinet.
Cork South West TD Jim Daly said he met with the Taoiseach recently to urge him to accept this clause.
He added that it was a popular proposal and would ensure that abortion would not become widely available here.

Fine Gael TD for Mayo John O'Mahony also said he would welcome such a clause.
Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte said he has no objection to the planned legislation being reviewed in a few years.
However, he said he did not believe a "sunset clause" was required.

Telesphorus · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2013, 01:06:34 PM »

A "sunset clause" is a trick and of course it is sickeningly immoral.

As though you could morally experiment with legal abortion with the promise that some day the laws will change back.

What freaks people have become.

stgobnait · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2013, 01:11:37 PM »

Maybe we should tell the pope....... :scared2:

John Grace · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2013, 01:49:52 PM »

Quote from: Telesphorus

A "sunset clause" is a trick and of course it is sickeningly immoral.

As though you could morally experiment with legal abortion with the promise that some day the laws will change back.

What freaks people have become.

Once it is 'limited abortion' the 'pro-life' politicians are ok. They seem to think 'abortion on demand' is the issue and not the murder of the innocent.

To give Youth Defence some credit, I can't see them being fooled by a politicians promise. Other pro-life groups will probably pander to the politicians. I have never been a fan of the Pro-Life Campaign (PLC). The situation in Ireland would be far worse if we had heeded PLC.

Indeed a "sunset clause" is a trick and the pro-life politician is only worried about the vote. Lucinda Creighton is as pro- European Union as they come.

They are feeling the pressure across the country though.