{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/6a33b638f00c7050cb7d7712?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Heated Debate On Air as Local TDs Disagree on Abortion Waiting Period - 18/09/2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/67c5d757b48a8f157c1f9076/1781773864763-1cfb5db2-d7e9-440c-8f02-b8864f52b9d3.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>TDs have voted to remove the three-day waiting period for people seeking an abortion, with the Sinn Féin bill passing its latest stage in the Dáil.</p><p><br></p><p>On this morning's Agenda, we spoke to Sinn Féin TD for Louth, Ruairí Ó Murchú, who supports the move, and Aontú leader and Meath West TD, Peadar Tóibín, who strongly opposes it. </p><p><br></p><p>The discussion became heated at times as the TDs clashed over the proposed change and what it could mean for abortion services in Ireland.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"lmfm "}