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Proposed legislative changes to alleviate the burden that people face in crisis circumstances have been shot down on advice from the Attorney General \u2013 all based on the Eighth Amendment.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have for far too long relied on England to provide the care and compassion that people in these dire circumstances need.\u00a0 I want that care and compassion to be available in Ireland. We can only ensure that by voting Yes on Friday.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Party co-leader R\u00f3is\u00edn Shortall TD added:<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Social Democrats will continue in the coming days to take our message of compassion, healthcare and dignity to people on the doorsteps in cities, towns and villages around the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are urging everyone who wants to see positive change to talk to relatives and friends who may be undecided \u2013 and to get out and cast their ballots for Yes on Friday.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ENDS<\/p>\n<p>22 May 2018<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Social Democrats today urged people to vote Yes in Friday\u2019s referendum on the Eighth Amendment to ensure that women can access the healthcare they need in Ireland. 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