Gael–independent coalition, that the bill was unconstitutional as the new penalty would not "defend and vindicate" the unborn's right to life "as far as practicable". Simon Harris, the Minister for Health, said, "The clear advice of the Attorney General, which I am sharing with the House, is that this Bill fails to discharge the State's obligations under Article 40.3.3° of the Constitution and would, if passed, be likely to be subject to immediate successful legal challenge." The Dáil resolved to decline a second reading for the bill and to wait for the Citizens' Assembly to report on the 8th Amendment.

The Citizens' Assembly voted on 22 April 2017 to recommend replacing the text of Article 40.3.3° with a mandate for the Oireachtas to regulate terminations. The recommendation was formallyDrake & Morgan in Scots debut

LONDON-based bar and restaurant operator Drake & Morgan has made its Scottish debut with the opening of The Refinery in Edinburgh’s St Andrew Square.
Featuring floor to ceiling windows and an outdoor area overlooking the square, the 224-cover venue comprises a ground-floor area featuring a back-lit bar and a spiral staircase leading to the mezzanine level which is furnished with “comfy” seating.
Drake & Morgan, which was set up in 2008 and now comprises a portfolio of 14 outlets including the eponymous Drake & Morgan at King’s Cross, a further nine venues across London and four units (two in London, one in Manchester and one in Edinburgh) under The Refinery brand, said the new venue’s interior features “signature Scottish details, including a striking Highland cow