The Justice Minister is insisting we will remain a State with the narrowest of laws on abortion even if we legislate and include the risk of suicide in any consideration of the risk to the mother's life.

Alan Shatter has clarified that any guidelines or legislation we introduce should include consideration of mental health.

Yesterday an expert group report on abortion was published which outlined 4 options available to the government. 

A vote will be held in the Dáil tonight on a Bill introduced by United Left Alliance TD Clare Daly calling on the government to legislate for the 'X Case'.

Meanwhile a vigil is to be held at NUI Galway today to mark 1 month since the death of Savita Halappanavar.

The silent gathering been organised by the feminist society at the  university and participants are planning to dress in black for the event.

Measure 'will not be rushed'

The Health Minister and the Minister for Justice have said the government will not be rushed to take action on the issue of abortion.

But Justice Minister Alan Shatter says the legal position is clear and any guidelines or legislation that follow must consider the risk of suicide.

He was speaking to Breakfast here on Newstalk.