Ireland will hold a referendum on abortion in May, Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar announced.
"The government has agreed to a referendum to be held at the end of May," Varadkar said at a press conference on Monday.
The exact date of the vote will be known after the parliamentary debate.
Ireland has one of the most restrictive abortion laws in Europe, making the procedure illegal and illegal. Termination of pregnancy is allowed only if the mother's life is in danger.
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