Cabinet clears way for vote on abortion

Tánaiste Simon Coveney and other ministers expressed deep concerns as to the proposed legalising of abortions up to the 12th week of pregnancy during a four-hour Cabinet meeting.

The Government agreed to hold a referendum on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution that will ask people to repeal article 40.3.3 and replace it with a provision to enable the Oireachtas to legislate for abortion.

Friday, May 25, is seen as the most like day for polling.