Together, we have a responsibility to challenge what is going on. The pro-life message of support and equal respect for mother and baby needs to be heard loudly and clearly at this time.

It is a positive thing that there are a number of pro-life events scheduled in the coming days as it is important to maintain a strong ongoing public presence.

The Pro Life Campaign is holding a vigil tomorrow evening, Friday 22nd August, from 7.30-8.15pm, outside Dáil Éireann, Kildare Street, Dublin 2.

I ask you to make every effort to attend this important event and to encourage as many family and friends to also come along. For those wishing to attend, there will be a special prayer service prior to the vigil at 6pm in Clarendon Street Church, where prayers will be offered for the wellbeing of mother and baby at the centre of this tragic case.

Hope to see you Friday evening.

Best wishes