Citizens' Assembly to hear first formal debate today between both sides on abortion issue

Latest: The chairperson of the Citizens' Assembly has said the term "fatal foetal abnormalities" will continue to be used during its discussions of the Eighth Amendment.

Update 11.10am: The chairperson of the Citizens' Assembly has said the term "fatal foetal abnormalities" will continue to be used during its discussions of the Eighth Amendment.

Ms Justice Mary Laffoy made the ruling following objections from anti-abortion campaigners, who believe the term is subjective and suggests death is an inevitable outcome of such conditions. They say the term "life-limiting condition" should be used instead.