But Leo Varadkar says no.

Legal advice is being sought.

Reports this morning claimed that Department of Health officials intervened in the case, objecting to the legal action being taken.

The legislation is to be delivered to the Phoenix Park, after being passed by the Seanad yesterday.

TDs will be back in the Dáil to discuss the Protection of Life Bill at 5pm, with the session to be adjourned by midnight if not concluded before then.

Dozens of pro-life protesters are maintaining their vigil as deputies arrive ahead of today’s abortion vote. Pro-choice campaigners said there were “tensions” between the groups overnight.

The sub-committee on health has been discussing a series of amendments to the abortion bill aimed at “underlining urgency”.

The sub-committee on health is discussing changes to the Bill, which was passed at the second stage in the Dáil last night.

The Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill passed the Dáil today but there was some opposition on all sides. Here’s who voted against it….

With the Anglo Tapes still in the headlines, all eyes are on the final stage of legislation that might provide the means to hold an inquiry into Ireland’s banking fiasco. There is also the matter of a certain first vote on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill…

Galway councillor Shaun Cunniffe said he believes the upcoming legislation will open the doors to “social abortion”.

Kenny’s statement that he’s ‘not a Catholic Taoiseach’ has been criticised by American Cardinal Raymond L. Burke.

The call comes as the Government finalises the wording of its upcoming Bill.