‘Draft’ abortion report expected by December 15

The Oireachtas abortion committee will complete a “draft” report on its findings by December 15 before releasing the final document to the Dáil on December 20.

‘Draft’ abortion report expected by December 15

The plan is outlined in a “road map” document on the committee’s next steps which was sent to members last night — despite serious concerns the committee may split with pro-life members expected to publish a rival minority report.

According to the two-page document, seen by the Irish Examiner, the committee will meet in private with its senior counsel next Wednesday to discuss the final phase of witness meetings on matters linked but not central to the abortion law debate.

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