Galway Senator wants changes to abortion bill

Fidelma Healy Eames lost the party whip last week when she voted against the Government's proposed abortion laws in the Seanad.The Protection of Life During Pregnancy bill, which will allow limited abortion in Ireland for the first time, was passed in the Upper House on Wednesday by a majority of 42 votes to 14.Today the legislation reaches the report stage, but Senators are warning they'll be seeking changes to it.

Among the amendments is Senator Healy Eames' proposal to lessen the pain she says babies feel during a termination.