Abortion bill faces delays as McGrath to table amendments

Abortion legislation is at risk of delay after a TD confirmed he will be tabling amendments when the bill comes before the Dáil.

However, Health Minister Simon Harris is also open to implementing some more immediate changes which could be brought in to assist women before the main legislation passes and a new system for terminations is introduced next January.

Tipperary TD Mattie McGrath, who was a strong advocate on the no side, said he will be suggesting changes to the legislation which Mr Harris is due to bring to Cabinet next month.