Micheál Martin faces backlash over abortion reform

Fianna Fáil grassroots members have been urged to oppose Micheál Martin's call for the liberalisation of abortion laws.

Fianna Fáil grassroots members have been urged to oppose Micheál Martin's call for the liberalisation of abortion laws.

After his significant intervention in the debate, going against a policy agreed at the Ardfheis in October, Mr Martin said it was a personal decision and not a party political one.