Bruton defends progress on abortion

Last week the committee told the government that laws regarding abortion need to change.

After reviewing the case of a woman who had to travel to the UK for a termination the committee ruled that she had been treated inhumanely by Ireland's current laws. 

The State has 180 days to reply to the ruling, and Minister Richard Bruton believes the committee will be satisfied that their commitment to a citizens' convention is progress.