Latest: Eighth Amendment issue must be dealt with definitively, says Health Minister

Latest: Minister for Health Simon Harris has said that it is important that the Citizens’ Assembly final report on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution is given full consideration.

Update 6.50pm: Minister for Health Simon Harris has said that it is important that the Citizens’ Assembly final report on the Eighth Amendment to the Constitution is given full consideration.

Minister Harris said: “The Assembly’s report has now been published and I would like to commend the members of their Assembly for their work. The report will be considered by a Special Oireachtas Committee.