There is growing discussion regarding the repeal of Ireland's Eighth Amendment, which bans most abortions (Irish Statute Book, Irish Times). Prior to the referendum, the government will publish a bill outlining the exact text of the referendum (Irish Times, BBC). _{Confused? Check our FAQ or ask us for help.}

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A referendum repealing or amending Ireland's 'right-to-life' Eighth Amendment passed. This question closed as "Yes" with an end date of 25 May 2018. _{See our FAQ to learn about how we resolve questions and how scores are calculated.}