Tears and smiles - NI social media reaction to decriminalisation of abortion and lifting of ban on gay marriage

People with varying opinions on the decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland have expressed their thoughts and opinions on social media.

Here are a few examples of what some people had to say.

DUP MLAs are applauded after they failed in a bid to block a change to abortion and same sex marriage legislation in Stormont on Monday. (Photo: P.A. Wire)placeholder image
DUP MLAs are applauded after they failed in a bid to block a change to abortion and same sex marriage legislation in Stormont on Monday. (Photo: P.A. Wire)
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