While on balance I disagree with them I can't help but admire the Fine Gael TD's who are risking their careers and their livelihood by voting against the government on the abortion legislation. It's a pity that their aren't more TD's with that level of conviction.
The fact that they are opposing their party from a conservative standpoint means that they won't get the recognition they would otherwise get if their stance was a liberal one but for me their conviction is to be commended.
Noel Whelan had a good article on this point in todays Irish Times Ireland moving in a different direction on votes of conscience
The fact that they are opposing their party from a conservative standpoint means that they won't get the recognition they would otherwise get if their stance was a liberal one but for me their conviction is to be commended.
Noel Whelan had a good article on this point in todays Irish Times Ireland moving in a different direction on votes of conscience