Irish lawmakers back bill on life-saving abortions

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FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 file photo abortion rights protesters holding pictures of Savita Halappanavar march through central Dublin, demanding that Ireland's government ensures that abortions can be performed to save a woman's life. Ireland appeared on course to legalize abortion in extremely restricted circumstances as lawmakers voted Tuesday July 2, 2013 to support a bill that would permit pregnancies to be terminated when deemed necessary to save the woman's life. (AP Photo/Shawn Pogatchnik, File)DUBLIN (AP) — Ireland appeared on course to legalize abortion in limited circumstances as lawmakers voted Tuesday to support a bill that would permit a pregnancy to be terminated when deemed necessary to save a woman's life.

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