Opposition backs move to legislate for X

Moves to legislate for the X case ruling were widely welcomed by the opposition as Dáil parties pledged not to “play politics” with the issue.

Sinn Féin health spokesman Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin backed the Government’s decision to opt for legislation with regulation.

“A combination of robust primary legislation and regulations, in careful balance, would seem to be the optimum approach,” he said.