Yesterday it was revealed that Supreme Court judge Mary Laffoy will chair the assembly which will see 99 citizens, selected at random, discuss the 8th amendment to the constitution protecting the right to life of the unborn.
She is the same judge that presided over the commission of inquiry into child abuse.
Pro-Life groups have made it clear they're unhappy with the talks which are due to start in September.
However spokesperson Cora Sherlock says they have no problem with the choice of Chair.
