New research commissioned by Amnesty International shows that almost 90 percent (87%) of respondents want access to abortion expanded.

The NGO says successive polls have shown growing support for abortion, and that it's no longer the divisive issue it was.

Juliette Gash reports;

An earlier Red C research project from Amnesty found that medical professionals, and women who have had abortions are the most trusted sources of information when deciding on the subject of abortion.

Anti-abortion groups and church leaders do not hold a high level of trust. Politicians are the least trusted source.

Colm O'Gorman says voters still want leadership on the matter though;