Question put: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time."

What this means

• On 13 May 2026, the Dail voted on whether to give the Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill 2026 a second reading, meaning formal consideration of the Bill.[source]
• The vote was lost. Only 30 TDs voted in favour, while 85 voted against and 36 abstained.[source]
• Because the motion was lost, the Bill did not advance to further debate or scrutiny in the Dail at this stage.[source]
• The large number of abstentions, 36 TDs, is notable and shows a significant portion of the Dail chose not to take a clear position for or against the Bill.[source]
• This vote is a matter of public record and shows how elected TDs responded to proposed changes to reproductive rights law in Ireland.[source]

Direct impact (1)

• decided on bill
  Reproductive Rights (Amendment) Bill 2026Bill