TDs backed the Sinn Féin bill by 86 votes to 70.
A proposal to abolish the three-day waiting period for abortion services has cleared its first major hurdle in the Dáil.
TDs backed the Sinn Féin bill by 86 votes to 70 with a free vote given to those serving in government.
Longford Westmeath TDs and Ministers Peter Burke, Robert Troy, and Kevin Boxer Moran all voted against the amendment.
The bill will now be examined by an Oireachtas committee before progressing to the next stage.
Westmeath County Council Reopens Applications For Remaining Affordable Purchase Home
10 homes were originally made available.
Midlands Communities Challenged To Walk 100km For Jack And Jill Families
The challenge will take place over the course of September.
Laois Charity Fashion Show To Raise Funds For Special School And Meals On Wheels
The event is taking place on August 22nd.
Local Link Plans Major Expansion Of Midlands Bus Services
Local Link is proposing more bus services to Ballinasloe to better serve Portiuncula Hospital.
Laois First Responders Launch Defibrillator Fundraising Campaign
The 10 person team based in Portlaoise recently installed a sixth unit in the town.
Westmeath Councillors Criticise Exclusion From Housing Minister Meeting
The councillors are seeking a meeting with the housing ministers on county priorities.
Triple Lock Set For Fresh Dáil Debate This Autumn
Supporters of military neutrality want the existing three-step approval process to remain unchanged.
Midlands Hotel Becomes Football Clubs Official Hotel Partner
Radisson Blu Athlone’s General Manager Fergus O’Donovan says they are delighted.
