The Seanad has passed the second stage of the Government's controversial abortion legislation by 27 votes to 3. A: The Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy Bill passed by 90 votes to 15 with 12 abstentions. Q: The Seanad passed the bill on Thursday at Second Stage, what was the margin? A: The bill passed second stage in the Seanad by 27 votes to 3. GP doctors who have conscientious objections to providing abortion services will not be forced to do so.

Source: Evening echo December 06, 2018 18:00 UTC