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Ireland Votes To Overturn Abortion Ban

The Republic of Ireland has voted overwhelmingly to overturn its abortion ban by 66.4% to 33.6%.

The Republic of Ireland has voted overwhelmingly to overturn the abortion ban by 66.4% to 33.6%. Currently, abortion in Ireland is only allowed when a woman's life is at risk, but not in cases of rape, incest or fatal foetal abnormality. The Eighth Amendment, which grants an equal right to life to the mother and unborn, will be replaced.

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Picture: 'yes' supporters gather at Dublin Castle. Credit: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images.

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Sat 26 May 201820:06GMT

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