Irish woman refused abortion following fatal foetal diagnosis, TD says
Ruth Coppinger has brought the issue to the Dáil. The Dáil has heard that a woman who was 14 weeks pregnant carrying a baby with a fatal foetal abnormality was denied an abortion at The Coombe Hospital in Dublin. TD Ruth Coppinger raised the issue on Thursday morning. Coppinger said that doctors confirmed a fatal foetal […]
7 years ago
ISPCA calls for ban on fur farming in Ireland
“A ban is the only viable solution.” The Irish Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, along with Respect for Animals, is calling for a ban on fur farming in Ireland, citing both animal welfare and ethical and moral grounds. To this end, they are backing the Prohibition of Fur Farming Bill introduced by TD […]
8 years ago
TD Ruth Coppinger holds up underwear in the Dáil to highlight how rape cases are handled
Ruth Coppinger held up a pair of underwear in the Dáil on Tuesday afternoon to attack the “rape myths” that are put before juries in Irish rape cases. Coppinger was putting questions to the Taoiseach on how Irish courts approach sexual assault cases, and whether certain prosecutorial practices are appropriate. Her comments follow a recent […]
8 years ago
WATCH: Ruth Coppinger criticised in Dáil after revealing Repeal mural poster during speech
“This country has an inglorious record of censorship, both artistic and political.” Ruth Coppinger TD received a scolding after unfurling a poster of a Repeal the 8th mural during Leaders’ Questions on Monday. The Solidarity-People Before Profit TD produced the poster version of the artist Maser’s work, as did her colleague Paul Murphy, as an […]
8 years ago