Ireland: Abortion referendum will not be delayed, says Harris

Abortion referendum will not be delayed, says Harris
Minister denies reports Eighth Amendment vote could be postponed until October

Jan 2, 2018
Sarah Bardon

The Minister for Health has insisted the Government is committed to holding a referendum on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution this summer.

Simon Harris denied weekend newspaper reports that the vote would be delayed until October, due to the tight timeframe facing the Government.

Continued at link: https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/abortion-referendum-will-not-be-delayed-says-harris-1.3342481