Kenny: ‘Law is not being changed’

The Taoiseach hopes he can bring Fine Gael TDs with him on legislation to allow abortion in limited circumstances, assuring them “the law is not being changed” but merely clarified.

Enda Kenny again, yesterday, ruled out a free vote on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill, when it shortly comes before the Oireachtas, insisting the whip will be applied.

He has appealed to members to engage in a “considered and non-divisive debate” when the draft outline of the bill is discussed in the Oireachtas health committee over the coming weeks.