Galway Fine Gael TD prepared to lose party whip over abortion stance

He has already confirmed he will not vote for the bill saying he feels surgical intervention is an inappropriate response to suicidal ideation.

Former Taoiseach John Bruton has also intervened in the row over abortion legislation, arguing that suicide should not be a ground for abortion.

In today's Irish Independent, John Bruton says he knows of no other area of law, where a threat of suicide is grounds to make legal something that would otherwise be illegal.

Last night the Taoiseach appealed for calm and asked people to wait until the legislation is published before making judgment.

Speaking to Galway Bay fm News, Deputy Brian Walsh says the issue should be put to the people.