Tag: women’s rights

In response to the outrageous conduct of a rape trial in Cork, where the victim’s underwear was presented as evidence of consent, a lunchtime rally was held at the Spire in Dublin, in solidarity with the victim. Other cities also held rallies. Bríd addressed the gathering.

 

The committe stage, where we debate amendments to the proposed abortion legislation, is frustrating to say the least. Anti abortionists want to rehash the argument (that they spectacularly lost 2:1 in May). But its also frustrating when some amendments are ruled ‘in’, and others ‘out’ of order. Like one today, from Carol Nolan who wants to bill a woman for an abortion unless she’s dying. The other issue addressed in this video is criminality. 14 years for vasectomy? Of course not, so why would they even consider it for abortion. Criminality has no place in health legislation. We debated this at the Committee today. 6.11.18

 

Proud to march with great young PBP comrades on the March for Choice yesterday. True, we won the referendum, but we have to make sure there is no foot-dragging, no short-changing of rights hard won. That’s why we marched.

 

We won repeal; but the battle isnt over; We need the legislation to give real access to abortion services for all women and that means we need thousands on the streets on Sept 29th ,2pm at Parnell Sq for the March for Choice. Yesterday the Dail’s health committee discussed guidlines on abortion services; The bigger the March on Sept 29 the louder the message to Harris and Co that we wont tolerate a 72 hour wait or any attempt to give GPs the right to refuse to refer on.

 

Déja vu or what!! There I was on telly this morning, God love me, with Cora Sherlock, anti-Choicer, from the Repeal campaign. They act like our votes didn’t matter! What part ‘YOU LOST’ don’t they understand? But very nastily, they now want to allow doctors the right to refuse to treat women seeking abortion, and to refuse refering the woman on. Another good reason for maximum turnout on the Choice demo Sept 29th.

Forgive my breathlessness on this clip – I had been questioning issues related to Jobpath in the committee rooms – some way away from the Dáil chamber when my turn came to speak – so I ran because this is important. Yes we remember Enda Kenny’s words and tears about the Magdalene women. But actions speak louder than words, a point I wasn’t allowed put to Coveney. Seven women have died waiting for redress. Wouldn’t it be a great gesture if on International Womens’ Day the government GUARANTEED all resources needed to give these women redress – NOW?

Press Release- Bríd Smith TD, People Before Profit.  25/01/2018

Bríd Smith calls out anti-abortion campaign for working with Trump supporters

Brid Smith, the People Before Profit TD has expressed concern at the intervention of well-funded, foreign, right-wing campaigners in the coming Irish referendum on the Eighth Amendment.

She said, “The Irish anti-choice campaign seems to be endowed with lots of money and they are using it to hire social media and PR experts associated with very right-wing forces.Read more »