Columnist Róisín Ingle has opened up about having an abortion, saying it was the right decision for her.

I wish to predicate my contention by stating that I did not vote against the proposal in the marriage referendum: therefore the following matter is not intended to be prejudicial to the advancement of its cause.

The Government has asserted that confusion around the upcoming same sex marriage referendum will be addressed and separate legislation, on parental rights, will be published in advance of voting.