Fine Gael to lose three senators in abortion vote

Fine Gael is expected to lose up to three senators today when the House votes on an amendment objecting to the principle of legislation allowing abortion in limited circumstances.

However, the party leadership expects this will be confined to just two.

After meeting Health Minister James Reilly yesterday, Leitrim-based senator Michael Comiskey — who had strong reservations about the Bill — confirmed he will support it.