Four Labour TDs may break rank amid absence of time limit from abortion law

Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore is braced for a bigger-than-expected Labour rebellion over the X case legislation.

Up to four Labour TDs could break ranks and defy the party whip on the issue.

Despite Labour fighting the last general election on a pledge to legislate for the X case, the lack of a time limit for terminations under the proposed law is causing concern for a number of backbenchers.