We reported in June that relentless pressure is being
exerted by pro abortion forces, in the lead up to the next general election in
Ireland, to remove Ireland’s remaining protection for unborn babies.
This pressure is primarily being targeted at the government
parties, other political parties and groups and even County Councils.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny, in response to the pressure is
reported to have said that Fine Gael’s election manifesto will not commit to
holding a referendum on removing the 8th Amendment from the Constitution.
The Labour Party the juniour member of the current coalition
has on the other hand signalled it will insist on an abortion referendum if it
is to return to Government with Mr Kenny’s party.
The Independent reports that Kenny, speaking at a recent Fine
Gael ‘think in’, in Limerick told the media he is not in “favour of abortion on
demand” but is open to listening to arguments for changing the current laws
governing abortion.
“I have no intention of abolishing the 8th Amendment without
considering what it might be that might replace it and that means more than any
other sensitive issue. I am quite prepared to listen to people who have
contributions to make in that regard,” he said.
He added: "But believe me, to commit to abolishing the
8th Amendment without consideration of what you might do is not on my
radar."
When pushed Mr Kenny insisted he was not committing to “any
referendum”.
"Fine Gael in the preparation of its own Fine Gael
programme will consider this matter very carefully along with a number of other
sensitive issues as well,” he added.
The pressure being exerted at County Council level resulted
this week in a significant defeat for the pro-abortion lobby in Limerick .
According to an article in the Limerick Leader, county
councillors voted by almost two to one against a motion calling for a
referendum to repeal the eighth - or “right to life” - amendment in the
constitution.
The motion was defeated by 23 votes to 12. There were five
councillors absent.
Take note that Taoiseach Enda Kenny said he is willing to listen to people who have contributions to make so let's ensure that he gets those contributions. He can be contacted at, taoiseach@taoiseach.gov.ie
