Simon Coveney: Politicians should not be asked about abortion

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has said politicians should not be forced to reveal their views on abortion during the upcoming general election because the issue is “personal and difficult” for people.

The Fine Gael member made the remark during a special edition of RTÉ’s The Week in Politics programme recorded at University College Cork yesterday after his own party became locked in an internal row in recent weeks over the matter.

“These are very personal and difficult choices and decisions that people have to make.