Decision Time Nears on 8th, Referendum Battle Lines, Sinn Féin's Growing Pains
Publisher |
The Irish Times
Media Type |
audio
Podknife tags |
Interview
Ireland
News & Politics
Categories Via RSS |
News & Politics
Publication Date |
Jan 17, 2018
Episode Duration |
00:36:34
On the question of the 8th Amendment, there remains in Leinster House a good number of fence sittters. The time for them to jump off is drawing near, say Sarah Bardon and Fiach Kelly. For Sinn Fein TD Peader Tóibín, who supports the full retention of the 8th Amendment, concerns about "sex selection" abortions and abortions when the foetus has been screened for Down Syndrome will be key points on which the referendum campaign will be fought. He talks to Hugh, Fiach and Sarah about his views on abortion and opposing his own party's position. Deputy Tóibín also answers questions about a difficult week for Sinn Féin, as the Barry McElduff affair raised questions over the party leadership and how Sinn Féin handles its own dark legacy.

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