Brian Walsh expelled from Fine Gael for keeping pro life promise.

The Second Stage of the government's abortion bill was passed yesterday. Galway West TD Brian Walsh and three of his colleagues voted against the government and were expelled from the parliamentary party as a consequence. To offer your support call his office at 091-513051.
Other Galway TDs that voted against the bill were, Éamon Ó Cuív, Noel Grealish, Michael Kitt and Colm Keaveney.

73% of people in Connacht/Ulster favour constitutional protection for unborn

Excluding 'don't knows' 73% of people in Connacht/Ulster favour constitutional protection for unborn and life-saving treatment for mothers where physical risk in accordance with current obstetric practice. The Bill currently being debated by Government goes against this by introducing abortion on grounds of threatened suicide. See statement from the Pro Life Campaign here.

Another Galway public representative vows to vote against unjust government bill.

Senator Fidelma Healy Eames released a statement yesterday making it clear that she will vote

against the government's unjust abortion bill. In it she said:

I do not believe this proposal is good for women and I know that it is not good for unborn children. It is an unjust and dangerous bill permitting abortion on a threat of suicide without any sound psychiatric basis.

I believe that if this Bill is passed, it will mark the beginning of a culture change in Ireland, a normalisation of abortion in Irish society and a loss of respect for the most vulnerable and weak among us. - See more at: http://fidelmahealyeames.ie/2013/06/17/statement-by-senator-fidelma-healy-eames-on-abortion-position/#sthash.T395Z2O6.dpuf

 I do not believe this proposal is good for women and I know that it is not good for unborn children. It is an unjust and dangerous bill permitting abortion on a threat of suicide without any sound psychiatric basis.

I believe that if this Bill is passed, it will mark the beginning of a culture change in Ireland, a normalisation of abortion in Irish society and a loss of respect for the most vulnerable and weak among us.

Her statement was immediately welcomed by Cora Sherlock, spokesperson for the Pro Life Campaign.

Senator Healy Eames made it clear in her statement that while she was opposing the legislation she is fully supportive of medical interventions to save a woman’s life in pregnancy. However she also said that she could not support “a bill that will make it legal to intentionally destroy unborn human life where there isn’t a shred of medical evidence to justify it”.

Senator Healy Eames and others are taking this stance because they has looked at the evidence. It is to be hoped that this example will be followed by many other TDs and Senators before the Bill is voted on.

I do not believe this proposal is good for women and I know that it is not good for unborn children. It is an unjust and dangerous bill permitting abortion on a threat of suicide without any sound psychiatric basis.

I believe that if this Bill is passed, it will mark the beginning of a culture change in Ireland, a normalisation of abortion in Irish society and a loss of respect for the most vulnerable and weak among us. - See more at: http://fidelmahealyeames.ie/2013/06/17/statement-by-senator-fidelma-healy-eames-on-abortion-position/#sthash.T395Z2O6.dpuf

National Vigil for Life a great success.

The National Vigil for Life held yesterday was a great success with an estimated 40,000 people who turned out in Merrion Square to voice their opposition to the proposed government bill. For a more detailed statement from the Pro Life Campaign and more photos click here.

National Vigil for Life, June 8th

The Vigil for Life is TOMORROW! If you haven't already booked your bus place, here are the details of the Galway buses.

Buses from Galway City:
1. Departing Clybaun Hotel, Galway City at 10.10am
2. Menlo Park Hotel, Galway City at 10.30am
3. Renmore, Galway City 10:45am
To book a seat *on the Galway City buses* text Mary on 086 0846667 OR Luke on 087 9044174

Buses from Tuam:
Departing Tuam Cathedral at 10:30am.
Suggested donation for bus €10.
To book a seat *on a Tuam bus* text Shane 085 849 6300.

See you all there!

Galway public representatives lead opposition to abortion bill.

Noel Grealish, TD for Galway West and Colm Keaveney, for Galway East are in the news today regarding the government's abortion bill. Grealish called for a free vote allowing politicians vote according to their conscience rather than being forced to vote as their parties demanded.
Meanwhile Keaveney, who also hapens to be chairman of the Labour Party, has voiced hos opposition to the bill and has indicated that he will vote against it. In particular he voiced his opposition to the fact that there is no time limit in the bill and that babies near the viable stage could be delivered leaving them vulnerable to a range of health problems due to premature delivery.
Their voices have been added to other local representatives such as Fine Gael's Brian Walsh and Fianna Fáil's Eamon Ó Cuív who have voiced their opposition and intend to vote against the government's bill.

National Vigil for Life. June 8th. Merrion Sq.

Thousands of people are working hard to oppose the Government’s destructive abortion proposal. Thank you for playing YOUR part.

We simply must keep the effort up to stop this appalling legislation. As things stand, two psychiatrists, with an obstetrician on the sidelines, will be able to sign away the life of a child of a healthy mother. This is a travesty of good medicine.

There can be no question of pessimism on our side or resignation that all this is going to happen. We must oppose this at every step – before, during and after events in the Dáil and Seanad – and propose a positive alternative. We must never give up on the cause of human dignity.

So we urge you to do all you can to make the National Vigil for Life on 8th June a big success. This Vigil comes at the key moment with the Government producing the actual legislation. 

We must demonstrate the massive number of pro-life people in Ireland. Early June is a critical time and we need you to do everything that you can – now.Please get involved by attending yourself and also bringing as many others as possible.

Bring a carload or a busload! 

To organise a bus from your area, please telephone Denise on (087) 266 8702, Theresa on (085) 871 1100 or Maria on (085) 883 4636

You can order leaflets instantly to spread among family and friends here

For information on updates like the National Vigil For Life Facebook page and follow @natvigil4life on Twitter