Government approves draft laws if the 8th amendment is repealed
It proposes to allow abortions where a doctor assesses that a woman is not more than 12 weeks pregnant.
72 hours will have to pass between a woman seeking an abortion and the termination being carried out.
After the first three months of pregnancy terminations will only be allowed in limited circumstances - where there's a fatal foetal abnormality, or a risk to the life or health of the mother.
A debate on holding the referendum has just started in the Seanad, and Health Minister Simon Harris says we should know this week when polling day will be.
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