Michael Creed undecided on repeal stance

Agriculture Minister Michael Creed has said he supports the plan for a referendum on abortion but has yet to make up his mind on recommendations to liberalise the law on terminations.

The Fine Gael minister said he would consider his stance after next week’s Dáil debate and party meeting, before revealing whether he supports or opposes change.

“I support the Government decision that a referendum on the Eighth Amendment will be held in 2018, which will allow the Irish people to make the ultimate decision on the future of Article 40.3.3 of the Constitution,” he told the Irish Examiner.