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Irish cabinet reaches agreement on abortion bill | |
(about 13 hours later) | |
The Irish cabinet has reached agreement on a controversial bill on abortion that will include the credible threat of suicide as grounds for a termination. | |
The details of the legislation are expected to be published later. | |
A meeting of cabinet ministers resumed on Tuesday evening. | |
This followed an earlier adjournment to allow the Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to attend a jobs announcement and leaders' questions. | |
Mr Kenny has denied there are problems at cabinet with the legislation. | |
At present, at least 11 women leave the Irish Republic every day for an abortion in Britain. | At present, at least 11 women leave the Irish Republic every day for an abortion in Britain. |
Earlier this month, the Irish health minister said pregnant women who feel suicidal would not have to face six doctors. | Earlier this month, the Irish health minister said pregnant women who feel suicidal would not have to face six doctors. |
It followed reports that planned abortion legislation would contain that measure. | It followed reports that planned abortion legislation would contain that measure. |
James Reilly denied this was part of draft legislation to amend abortion laws. | James Reilly denied this was part of draft legislation to amend abortion laws. |
Irish law prevents abortion unless there is a risk to the life, rather than the health, of the mother. | Irish law prevents abortion unless there is a risk to the life, rather than the health, of the mother. |
New laws were promised following the death of Savita Halappanavar last October. | New laws were promised following the death of Savita Halappanavar last October. |