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90307011903070169030702090307027903070259030702990307005Scenes outside Leinster House earlier.

Shortly before 12.30am,TDs voted by 127 to 31 in favour of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill.

The legislation enshrines a woman’s right to a termination if her life is at risk, including from suicide.

The Government appointed Dublin TD Paschal Donohoe as Minister of State for European Affairs after Fine Gael TD Lucinda Creighton (bottom pic) voted against the Government and resigned as junior minister.

 

Dáil passes Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill (RTE)

Ireland’s parliament approves ‘life-saving’ abortion (BBC)

Historic abortion bill passed in Ireland; MPs vote 127 to 31 in favour (Times Of India)

(Laura Hutton/Photocall Ireland)

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