Is Savita's death being used to advance a pro-abortion agenda in Ireland?

"Anglo-Norman" - And what "act of stupidity" would that be then, that resulted in the tragic death of the Indian lady? There appears to have been an awful lot of know-alls who were actually in attendance during the crisis - were you one of them?

As an Irish American who believes unequivocally that a woman has dominion over her own body, when Dr. Halappanava asked for termination, the procedure should have been provided. The law in Ireland needs to be changed to be in line with the Eurozone just as the craziness across US States needs to come under the Federal umbrella. Yours in full support of Roe v Wade

Mairint -- Under Irish law, if the mother's life is at risk, it is legal to terminate a pregnancy. Are you aware of that fact?

My word if Irish catholics can't see through this latest act of stupidity that has resulted in the death of a young mother then nothing will...

Marc, are you actually saying - in the end - that you are ok with abortion of some babies? Now, which babies are you talking about? The inconvenient ones? Your article was so good but for that bit you left sort of hanging in the air. I wish you and your wife and baby daughter the very best of happiness. Life is so beautiful, especially in the form of an innocent little baby, perfection, and so dependent on her mother and father for every little bit of care....but how our hearts swell with love when we gaze on them.

Katiemac -- You're probably familiar with the 1992 Supreme Court judgement which stated that abortion is legal in Ireland if necessary to save a mother's life? Would you be opposed to that?

@Culchiewoman, Until we know the full facts of this tragic case, we cannot go around casting aspersions on the reputations of the medical staff or anyone else involved. It is a fact that Ireland has one of the lowest mortality rates in the world for pregnant women and their unborn children. We know that the current situation is being exploited by pro-abort elements who want to broaden out the remit of any upcoming legislative act to cover abortion-on-demand. Anyone doubting this scenario, should observe the situations as they have developed in the US and UK over the last 40 years.

Is Savita's death being used to advance a pro-abortion agenda in Ireland? Yes.

@Gearoid4: "pro-life ethos of Ireland" *SNORT* Now, there's a porkie (and an oxymoron) if I ever saw one!

Having just read this article, I fancy myself a latter-day Diogenes who has finally stumbled upon an honest man. In this case, I see before me a writer who has researched his or her subject, has thought about and attempted to depict both sides of an argument. Bravo, bravo! Take another bow, also since such meaty and tasteful writing is trebly powerful in an era very near to dying from the nearly constant dearth of same. Brave! Bravo!

I have an agenda. I'll admit it. My agenda is to make the Irish government do what the Supreme Court instructed it to do twenty years ago, as follows. Legislate in accordance with our constitution for abortion in cases where mothers' lives are in danger. Would anyone like to tell me this is not what the Supreme Court found? If you do, you'll be telling porkies.

WondedKnee: First the church in 1966 was quite different than the kinder-gentler church we have today. Maybe you're too young to know that. Second, the bishop did, in fact, excommunicate my father--right there in the hospital-- because of his choice; which meant terminating the fetus, and he told my father, in no uncertain terms, that the baby's life was more important. Those are the facts. How dare you call me a liar!

This article is a great, level-headed rejoinder to the deafening din coming from the pro-abort lobbies who are synchronizing their cynical campaigns around the world to force the Rep. of Ireland into complying with their legislative demands. Let us hope that the current pro-life ethos of Ireland remains and that surgical intervention is only required in cases where the mothers and/or the fetus/embryo's life is in danger. Unfortunately at times, the fetus/embryo may be lost in such a scenario to ensure that the mother's life is saved. The Catholic Church puts equal value on the two lives that are so closely intertwined during a pregnancy.

Good job, Marc!

Jimsales74 --If the Bishop truly said that only the fetus mattered then he wasn't articulating Catholic teaching. But maybe you're not telling the truth?