The Citizens' Assembly will hear today from pro-choice and anti-abortion campaigners, during its second session considering the eighth amendment.
The Citizens' Assembly will hear today from pro-choice and anti-abortion campaigners, during its second session considering the eighth amendment.
This weekend's meeting will focus on the issue of fatal foetal abnormalities, as well as the ethics and legal rights of a foetus.
The Assembly is being asked to make recommendations on the future of the eighth amendment to the constitution.
The chairperson of the Citizens' Assembly says the term "fatal foetal abnormalities" will continue to be used during its discussions of the Eight Amendment.
Ms Justice Mary Laffoy made the ruling following objections from anti-abortion campaigners, who believe the term is subjective.
Opening today's session Justice Laffoy said "fatal foetal abnormalities" is a widely used expression
