Ctizens’ assembly best way to consider abortion says Enda Kenny

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has repeated the Government view that a citizens’ assembly is the best way to consider abortion law reforms amid ongoing opposition claims the proposal is simply a delaying tactic.

The Fine Gael leader made the comment after a damning UN report hit out at Ireland’s rules on the issue.

Speaking at a media briefing 24 hours after the independent UN report criticised Ireland for its role in a case involving a woman forced to travel to Britain after learning her foetus could not survive outside the womb, Mr Kenny said he was acutely aware of the sensitive issues involved.