AG set to say abortion bill is unconstitutional

A bill to liberalise the country’s abortion laws looks set to be declared “unconstitutional” by Attorney General Marie Whelan, the Irish Examiner can reveal.

AG set to say abortion bill is unconstitutional
Thu, 23 Jun, 2016 - 01:00
Daniel McConnell

Yesterday, the Irish Examiner revealed three Independent Alliance ministers – Shane Ross, Finian McGrath and John Halligan - are intending to vote against the Government next week in order to support a bill being brought by Independent TD Mick Wallace.

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