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25th May 2018, the referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment to the Irish constitution was held. The vote to remove the block on provision of abortion services was passed with 66% voting yes.

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Referendum - Repeal of the Eighth Amendment Referendum, 2018

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A cartoon highlighting church hypocrisy on abortion.

The cartoon accompanied an article asking readers to vote No in the 1983 eighth amendment referendum, from Women's View.

A cartoon of a priest at the pulpit. A sign reads "This week's sermon: No Abortion". Behind him a notice reads "Next week's sermon: we need the death penalty"