TDs against abortion to dictate if Dáil votes

Anti-abortion TDs will decide whether the Dáil holds a vote on X-Case legislation, Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said.

The Labour leader’s remarks point to lingering Coalition hopes that the contentious legislation could be waved through the Dáil without such a vote.

Mr Gilmore said the matter now lies with those opposed to proposals to legislate for the 1992 Supreme Court X Case ruling.