Several FG senators expected to lose party whip today

At least two Fine Gael Senators may lose the party whip when the Seanad votes on abortion legislation later.

Galway West  Fidelma Healy Eames- and Paul Bradford  have been vocal opponents of the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill.

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Others are uncertain, with Michael Mullins another possibility.

Five Fine Gael TDs lost the whip over the legislation – including European Affairs Minister Lucinda Creighton.