Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Dublin for the 6th annual march for choice.
Can you hear the people sing?
The tide is literally turning. Healthcare at home is within our reach!! #ARCMarch17 #marchforchoice pic.twitter.com/rByGVAvGLX
— Sue Jordan 💠(@ItsCherrySue) September 30, 2017
Demonstrators are calling for the 8th amendment to be scrapped completely.
We won't back down legislate now! #ARCmarch17 pic.twitter.com/SaJNNhAP3T
— Abortion Rights IE (@freesafelegal) September 30, 2017
It comes just days after the Taoiseach confirmed Ireland will vote in an abortion referendum next summer.
What a crowd!#marchforchoice #ARCMarch17 #repealthe8 pic.twitter.com/CeahR6YJ2J
— The Workers Party (@workersparty) September 30, 2017
Alibhe Smyth is from the Coalition to Repeal the 8th:
After the March the crowd heard a number of people speak about their experiences of abortion. musical performances and poetry readings.
Meanwhile a number of members of the Pro Life Campaign held an awareness event at the bottom of Grafton Street.
With additional reporting by Nicole Gernon
