Martin to give free vote to party on abortion legislation

The Fianna Fáil leader said that he is giving a free vote on the forthcoming abortion legislation because he did want to lose people.

The Fianna Fáil leader said that he is giving a free vote on the forthcoming abortion legislation because he did not want to lose people.

The opposition party has decided to allow TDs and Senators vote with their conscience after it became apparent that an imposed whip on a vote either way would see walkouts from the party.