Kenny: Abortion bill about bringing clarity

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has rubbished the idea that the new abortion legislation will lead to Irish women having abortions as late as 35-40 weeks.

This late in a pregnancy, he said, the termination of the pregnancy will likely “mean the birth of the child”.

“Clearly the regulation under the constitution is to do whatever is practicable to save the life of the unborn. In circumstances where a pregnancy is near full term, the termination could mean the birth of the child and the saving of two lives,” he said.