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Irish cabinet expected to decide on abortion bill Irish cabinet reaches agreement on abortion bill
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The Irish cabinet is expected to decide on a controversial bill on abortion later that will include the credible threat of suicide as grounds for a termination. 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.
Several Fine Gael TDs have publicly stated they would have problems supporting such a bill. The details of the legislation are expected to be published later.
These politicians, along with the Catholic Church, believe it could lead to abortion on demand. A meeting of cabinet ministers resumed on Tuesday evening.
Labour and pro-choice activists say this suggests women cannot be trusted. This followed an earlier adjournment to allow the Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny to attend a jobs announcement and leaders' questions.
Senior ministers say there will be no liberalisation. Mr Kenny has denied there are problems at cabinet with the legislation.
The proposed bill will not allow for terminations in cases of rape or sexual abuse, incest, foetal abnormality or where the foetus cannot survive outside the womb.
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.