Attorney General rules out abortion in cases of fatal foetal abnormalities - reports

The Attorney General Maire Whelan has categorically ruled out abortion in Ireland in cases of fatal foetal abnormalities, according to reports.

Sun, 15 Feb, 2015 - 10:15

The Attorney General Maire Whelan has categorically ruled out abortion in Ireland in cases of fatal foetal abnormalities, according to reports.

The Cabinet received legal advice on the issue last week, ahead of a vote on a new bill proposed by Clare Daly. The bill was ultimately defeated by by 104 votes to 20.

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