A Fine Gael Senator has said that she cannot support the
Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill 2013 according to and RTE report.
The Senator, Fidelma Healy Eames from Galway said that she would not be supporting
the Government's Bill while the suicide clause remains.
Ms Healy Eames said she had informed Taoiseach Enda Kenny
and Fine Gael headquarters of her decision.
She described the proposed legislation as "unjust and
dangerous", and said it would permit abortion on a threat of suicide
without any sound psychiatric basis.
"I am deeply disappointed that I find myself having to
vote against my party, Fine Gael, on this bill," she said.
