Council of State to debate Abortion Bill

The Abortion Bill may have to pass one final hurdle after President Higgins last night announced it will be debated by the Council of State.

Thu, 25 Jul, 2013 - 08:00

The Abortion Bill may have to pass one final hurdle after President Higgins last night announced it will be debated by the Council of State.

They will meet at Áras an Uachtaráin next Monday, where they could decide to refer it to the Supreme Court to test its legality under the Constitution.

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