Abortion vote: What happens next?

While the Supreme Court decision has removed a key stumbling block in the way of the abortion referendum, a series of hurdles still need to be overcome before a potential May 25 vote.

In response to the decision that the constitutional rights of the unborn do not extend past the right to life, a special Cabinet meeting will take place at 10am today.

Ministers will agree to officially sign off on the referendum bill, which will contain the exact referendum wording and what its implications are for the constitution.