Divisions have emerged in the Labour Party about whether to support a bill that would allow pregnancies to be terminated in the case of fatal foetal abnormality.
The government is oppose the bill from Clare Daly, but it's understood that many within Labour are refusing to block it.
The Dail is due to debate the Bill today, ahead of a vote next Tuesday.
It won't pass, as Sinn Fein will abstain and Fianna Fáil will give a free vote.
However it's understood some in Labour also want a free vote, with up to half of its members hoping to support it.
