Varadkar warns against foreign funding during abortion referendum

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has warned that foreign funding cannot be allowed to back any sides in the abortion referendum and that rules will apply to campaigning.

Commenting on different views at Cabinet level on plans to liberalise abortion legislation, Mr Varadkar said people have different views and there is no black or white on the matter.

Responding to reports that a pro-life group in Ireland has hired a digital agency that worked with US president Donald Trump, Mr Varadkar said clear rules must apply to both sides of the campaign.