Coalition drops strongest hint at Eighth Amendment referendum if returned to power

Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Tánaiste Joan Burton have given their strongest signal to date that a referendum to repeal the Eighth Amendment will happen if re-elected to office.

Mr Kenny, however, expressed some doubt whether a referendum to repeal the eighth amendment would be passed.

Ms Burton insisted that the Labour Party intends to address the abortion issue, adding that her party has always been opposed to the eighth amendment.