05/07/2013

Abortion Bill Faces Final Vote Next Wednesday

The Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill will face its final Dáil vote at 22:00 next Wednesday, 10 July.

Ahead of the vote it is expected a number of TDs will put forward amendments to the proposed Bill, which has been causing disruption in the government.

It is understood that James Reilly and his junior minister Alex White are also working on clarification for some aspects of the Bill.

Responding to question over the Bill, the Taoiseach highlighted that the measure was not about any one person but was aimed at saving the lives of women.

(MH/CD)

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