Seanad passes abortion bill with President to review it

The Coalition’s abortion legislation is expected to be reviewed by President Michael D Higgins this week after it passed through its final stage in the Seanad last night.

Following over a month’s debate on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill in the Dáil and Seanad, senators approved the legislation by 39 votes to 14.

Some complained that its passage in the Seanad had been cut short when a final vote was called even though around 40 amendments had yet to be heard.