The Education Minister has indicated legislation will be needed to deal with the Irish position on abortion and the Supreme Court 'X Case'.
Ruairi Quinn has also backed comments from President Michael D. Higgins on the inquiry into the death of Savita Halappanavar.
He says they were appropriate and followed in the tradition of Mary McAleese and Mary Robinson of speaking out on important issues.
The President told The Irish Times that it is very important that [the] investigation be such that it satisfies the genuine concern of the Irish people and that it meets in some way - in some small way - in reducing the grief of her husband and family.
Report to be published
A leaked portion of the expert report on abortion suggests that legislation will be needed for government to deal with the Supreme Court 'X Case' ruling.
Minister Quinn suggests that is what he believes will be needed too.
"I would suggest to anybody who's an interest in this you should read the 1861 legislation, and look at what that actually says" he said.
"I think anybody looking at that would regard that a legislative response would seem to be the most appropriate".
"But lets wait until the Cabinet have discussed the matter, until the document is formally published" he added.
