Varadkar 'not calling for an abortion referendum'

The Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar is denying reports that he clashed with the Taoiseach Enda Kenny over the issue of a referendum on abortion.

The Irish Independent reported that Mr Varadkar told a Fine Gael Parliamentary Party meeting last night that a referendum on the issue of suicide as grounds for a termination should not be ruled out, but the Taoiseach disagreed.