Barry M. Ward: “You don't have to think abortion is a good or desirable thing to…”

On the recordJune 23, 2026

You don't have to think abortion is a good or desirable thing to believe that it is a matter for each individual to make the decision if it is the right thing for them.

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Barry M. Ward

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Dún Laoghaire TD on abortion decision-making

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Barry M. Ward: “You don't have to think abortion is a good or desirable thing to believe that it is a matter for each individual to make…”

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