Further signs of division over abortion legislation are starting to surface within the coalition.

The Sunday Times reports that up to twenty Fine Gael TDs and Senators will vote against the new Abortion Bill if it includes a clause to allow terminations if there is a risk of suicide.

While the Sunday Independent has obtained recordings of two Labour TDs - which it says reveals them to be in favour of gradually introducing 'abortion on demand' after the X Case is legislated for.

The heads of the new Bill will be brought before Cabinet by Tuesday.