Disrespectful or personalised attacks have no place during referendum debate: Taoiseach

Latest: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has urged politicians not to become embroiled in disrespectful or personalised attacks during the referendum on liberalising restrictive abortion laws.

Update 3.45pm: Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has urged politicians not to become embroiled in disrespectful or personalised attacks during the referendum on liberalising restrictive abortion laws.

He reiterated his commitment to hold the vote before the end of May in order to ensure as many people as possible can take part.