Kenny rules out free vote on abortion law for Fine Gael TDs

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has ruled out allowing party TDs a free vote on legislation on abortion.

Fine Gael TDs yesterday called for permission to be given a free vote on abortion laws as there were suggestions that a Cabinet decision would not meet the expectations of a majority of people.

Coalition TDs addressed the Dáil yesterday and gave a mixed response to the Government’s expert group report on abortion.