Fifth FG TD 'keeping options open' on support of new abortion laws

Another Fine Gael TD has said he cannot give a firm commitment on the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill.

Fifth FG TD 'keeping options open' on support of new abortion laws
Thu, 04 Jul, 2013 - 15:54

Another Fine Gael TD has said he cannot give a firm commitment on the Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill.

Longford/Westmeath TD James Bannon has told Midlands 103 that he has received written guarantees from the Health Minister James Reilly that the legislation would not lead to "abortion on demand".

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