Amid controversy over the death of an Indian dentist who was refused termination of her pregnancy despite miscarrying, the Irish Cabinet is set to discuss the report of an expert group which was appointed to examine how the State deals with the issue of lawful abortions. The report, which will be brought to the Cabinet by Minister for Health James Reilly, will be published after the meeting, The Irish Times reported today.

Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Enda Kenny said the Government was united on the issue. He said the matter requires careful, calm and sympathetic consideration and he would not be rushed on the issue."We're not going to leave this hanging on interminably," he said. "I'd like to deal with this as quickly
and as comprehensively, when it's practical to do so. Don't ask me for a specific date, but it's not going to be left hanging around."