Martin disputes need for law on abortion

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin says he “remains to be convinced” that the Oireachtas should legislate for the X case on abortion despite a 20-year failure to do so.

He fears such legislation could allow for abortion in more widespread circumstances than envisaged by the 1992 Supreme Court judgment.

In an interview with the Irish Examiner, Mr Martin said that legislation could create “an open-door situation” that would turn out to be “very difficult to hold back”.