We urge supporters to contact their TDs immediately to ensure that these proposals are wholly rejected during the debates – Eílís Mulroy, spokesperson for the Pro Life Campaign.

"Many issues are troubling voters, but no issue is more important than protecting life. How we treat the vulnerable measures how civilised we are as a society."

South Tipperary Deputy Mattie McGrath sees "no reason why there could not be a specific space for prayer in the Oireachtas on a full-time basis”.

With the almost exclusive focus on abortion, it is a shame we never get to hear about life-affirming alternatives like perinatal hospice care."

“Strong undercurrent of public revulsion at way pro-choice groups sought to deny the humanity of the baby,” Caroline Simons tells vigil.