The children's minister has revealed she considered resigning over plans to appeal the Apple tax ruling.

But Katherine Zappone says she decided to remain on in order to further her own agenda in the job.

The minister says this included launching the 24 hour helpline for Women's Aid.

Former Tánaiste and Labour leader Joan Burton is tabling three amendments to the Dáil motion which is due to be debated on Wednesday - but which has not yet been published.

Burton says she understands the minister's dilemma: