Kenny avoids abortion revolt by TDs

The risk of a Fine Gael backbench revolt receded after plans to legislate for abortion in limited circumstances — 21 years after the X case ruling on the issue — were unveiled by the Government.

While some Fine Gael TDs and senators have reservations about the draft outline of the legislation, the party leadership was confident of avoiding a significant backbench revolt.

There was “no war” at a parliamentary party meeting last night, sources said.