In a wide-ranging interview, Richard Branson says, just like how today contraception and equal marriage are part of Ireland, so, one day, legal abortion will be.

Siliconrepublic.com spoke to Richard Branson about the importance of diversity in business, social transformation and the imperative of a truly equal society.

Never one to shy away from controversy, he spoke with customary frankness, reminiscing about the days when Virgin was prevented from selling condoms in Ireland and discussing divisive issues like abortion.