Embryonic Conferences
Unionist MLAs have traditionally been cool about formalising links with TDs for fear the resulting gathering will be viewed as an "embryonic all Ireland parliament". So maybe it's fitting that as both sets of parliamentarians gather to discuss how to go about "building strong pillars" between themselves in Newcastle tonight, elsewhere in the same hotel health professionals will be attending the first All-Ireland Conference on Abortion and Clinical Practice.
The Catholic bishops and the anti-abortion group Precious Life have denounced the Family Planning Association conference, and pledged to hold a protest vigil outside the hotel tomorrow. Given the coincidence of the venue and the date, the politicians might have to be careful to make clear which gathering they are attending.
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