Repealed!
by Hazel Gavigan
 
Savita Halappanavar, the expectant mother who died in 2012 after being refused a termination.
Savita Halappanavar, the expectant mother who died in 2012 after being refused a termination.

Good morning all,

 

I'm sure I won't be the first to inform you that on Saturday, it was revealed the Irish people voted overwhelmingly in favour of repealing the 8th amendment. With a landslide 66.4% to 33.6% victory for the Yes campaign, the pro-choice movement are now calling on the government to honour Savita Halappanavar by naming the new abortion law after her. 

 

Most of today's front pages carry the referendum result. You can take a look here.

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