Enda Kenny ‘main obstacle’ to free vote on abortion bill

Taoiseach Enda Kenny is the “main obstacle” to a free vote on an abortion bill, several ministers have revealed.

Enda Kenny ‘main obstacle’ to free vote on abortion bill
Sat, 02 Jul, 2016 - 01:00
Daniel McConnell

Amid escalating demands for a free vote for Independent ministers, several Fine Gael members of Cabinet have confirmed it is Mr Kenny who is most opposed to allowing such a scenario when the Dáil votes on the issue next Thursday.

“Personally, I would have no problem with a free vote for the Independents, but that certainly is not Enda’s preference,” said one senior minister.

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