Discussions are continuing between the Government parties on proposed legislation to deal with the X Case.
It is understood that an initial draft suggests that the opinions of six consultants will be required to certify a termination in cases where suicide poses a threat to the life of the mother.
However, it is understood that there is still no agreement on this proposal.
It had been planned to bring the draft legislation to Cabinet on Tuesday, but it is now unclear whether this will happen.
The Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar has acknowledged that there is a diversity of opinion within Government over the impending legislation.
Minister Varadkar said the differences are not just between the parties, but within them as well.
He said: "There are a number of sides to the debate, but the objective of the legislation is to make sure women know they are safe during pregnancy and that doctors know they can take the necessary decisions to protect the lives of the mother."
He said he has not seen the draft legislation.
Minister Varadkar said that he would not comment on the suggestion that six doctors would have to be consulted before an abortion can be carried out for a suicidal woman.
The minister said that at the moment the matter is not due to be discussed at Cabinet.
Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources Pat Rabbitte said earlier he hoped the Government would be able to legislate on the issue.
Speaking on The Week in Politics, Minister of State Jan O'Sullivan said she personally believes "the idea that you need six professionals seems entirely impractical".
However, she said the Government will make a "joint and unified decision".
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