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As posters and billboards from both sides of the campaign continue to take over our cities and towns, the debate around the upcoming abortion referendum is well and truly under way. 

As more and more politicians and high profile figures make their stance on the issue known, an unearthed news piece from 1980s proves that President Michael D. Higgins made up his mind a long time ago. 

Recognising the equal right to life of the mother and the unborn, the Eight Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland came into effect after it was approved by referendum on September 7, 1983. 

The move was backed Fianna Fáil and some member of Fine Gael, though was generally opposed by the political left. 

Michael D, who was serving as the Mayor of Galway at the time, shared his thoughts on the amendment saying how it expressed "no concern for the thousands of women who begin a lonely journey on the boat to England." 

"Mr Higgins said that the opening speeches in last week's Dáil debate 'were monumental in their hypocrisy," and reminded him "of what Davitt said 100 years ago, that if the Irish had a weakness worse than drink, it was moral cowardice," the article reads. 

"'It expresses no concern for the thousands of women who begin a lonely journey on the boat to England. It's a callous referendum. The people behind it are mounting campaigns that are sinister and undemocratic and only half above the surface,' he said." 

The excerpt was posted by Twitter use Maurice Casey, who said he nothing but respect for the now President. 

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With a referendum date set for Friday, May 25, canvassing for both sides of the vote is in full swing. 

As signs and banners begin to pop up all over the country, Together for Yes, the national campaign to remove the Eight Amendment from the Irish constitution, have today launched a crowdfunding initiative to finance the erection of 10,000 'Vote Yes' posters. 

The original target was set at €50,000 for 5,000 posters, however, huge backing from the public saw that target smashed in a matter of hours. 

The new target now stands at €100,000 to print and put up 10,000 posters all across Ireland, in an effort to get people talking and make the case for an overall Yes vote. 

Writing on the crowdfunding page, organisers thanked the public for their overwhelming support:

"We are completely overwhelmed by the support – we received 1,051 donations in less than three hours and raised €50,000. We’ve had donations from across the country, from people who want to see a more caring and compassionate Ireland.

"With just over six weeks to go to the referendum, the anti-reform forces are ramping up. We need to have our voices heard and fight for a more caring and compassionate Ireland. This is a once in a generation opportunity for change.

"We are increasing our goal to €100,000 so that we can put up 10,000 posters across Ireland." 

If you would like to support the campaign, and play a vital role in the campaign effort, you can click here to donate. 

Every voice matters. 

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Latest reports suggest that the government's draft abortion laws will contain a period of reflection in the first trimester.

A 10-page document seen by The Irish Times revealed how women seeking abortions will have to wait for a certain amount of time to “elapse” before the medication is administrated.

It's understood the draft will commit to legislating for termination in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy.

Two doctors will have to sign off on a termination on the grounds of a risk to a woman’s health (physical or mental) or her life.

In the cases of fatal foetal abnormalities, two medical professionals will be asked to determine whether an abortion can be provided.

The news comes as we await an important ruling from The Supreme Court on the rights of the unborn, the details of which could impact the forthcoming referendum.

It follows a High Court ruling which stated that babies in the womb could have similar rights to children.

The Cabinet are due to hold a special meeting on Thursday to finalise the wording of the Referendum Bill.

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A referendum to repeal the Eight Amendment cannot be held until 2018 at the earliest after the Government reached a compromise yesterday… And it's a possible referendum at that.

Fine Gael and the Independent Alliance made an agreement on how to vote on the possible Bill, which is seeking to make abortion legal in Ireland.

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The Citizen's Assembly has requested six months to work on the Bill, which they will then send on to an Oireachtas committee.

Fine Gael and Independence Alliance then agreed to an additional six months so the committee can complete their deliberations.

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That will mean that a referendum, if proposed by the Citizen's Assembly, cannot be held until early 2018.

However, sources tell the Irish Times that the second half of 2018 will be more likely.

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