Citizens' Assembly on abortion due 'as quickly as possible in the autumn', says Harris

Health Minister Simon Harris has reiterated his view that a referendum is needed before legislation on terminations in the cases fatal foetal abnormalities can be passed by the Dáil.

The House debated a bill put forward by Independent TD Mick Wallace, with Minister Harris saying that he cannot accept the proposed legislation as the Attorney General has ruled that it is unconstitutional.