“British Court of Appeal Permits Abortion Up Until Birth on Grounds of Down Syndrome For North of Ireland”

“British Court of Appeal Permits Abortion Up Until Birth on Grounds of Down Syndrome For North of Ireland” – Cllr Doyle

Aontú Cllr Emmet Doyle has criticised the decision of the British Court of Appeal to allow abortion on the grounds of down syndrome.

Speaking today, Cllr Doyle said “It’s heart-breaking to hear that the British court of appeal has ruled in favour of allowing parliament to allow abortion on the grounds of down syndrome up until birth. In effect, this will also apply to the North of Ireland. It’s terrifying to look at countries like Iceland, where abortion has almost entirely wiped-out people with down syndrome. Other countries also show that an estimated termination rate for Down syndrome of 67 percent in the United states, 77% in France and 98% in Denmark.”

Cllr Doyle continued “In the North of Ireland there was no vote to allow abortion, polls have shown that most of the North opposed reforms to abortion laws in Ireland. West Minister pushed in laws that will result in the termination of Irish babies. It’s difficult to understand this as anything else other than a form of modern eugenics.”

“Aontú are a human rights party, we oppose abortion as it ends the life of a human being. It disproportionately affects the poorest, those with disabilities and females. As a Nationalist party, we are disgusted that Sinn Féin and the SDLIP are supporting this Westminster sanctioned human rights abuse. Aontú is calling on Stormont to fight against abortion in the North.” Concluded Cllr Doyle

CRÍOCH

The Irish political system is radically broken

In Ireland the vast majority of elected representatives put a finger in the air to check which way the political wind is blowing. They have one eye on their leaders – seeking brownie points – and another eye keeping their seat safe. If elected reps shut up and do as they’re told, they are promoted; if they stand up for what they believe in, they are demoted. No wonder we have the political class we have. No wonder one point one billion euro is being buried in a hole under the National Children’s Hospital and that Stormont is in stalemate.

Throughout Ireland, many people are now afraid to say what they feel, many are afraid to respectfully engage on a range of different topics. Many feel there is a new censorship and a new political correctness in Ireland, that opposition to the establishment is being deleted.

Respectful opposition is not the enemy. Respectful opposition is a critical element of a functional democracy. Aontú will have the backbone to stand up, without fear, for you.