Pippa Hackett rejected accusations that the Government did not give enough information to the public about the referendums.

The proposals would have removed the so-called ‘woman in the home’ clause and widened the definition of family in the Constitution

A total of 67% voted against the amendment

Leo Varadkar said the Government had been given ‘two wallops’ by the electorate

Ireland has voted to reject Government proposals to change the Constitution that would have removed the so-called “woman in the home” clause and widened the definition of family

President Michael D Higgins was seen in public for the first time when he voted on Friday.

Voter turnout has been slow thus far for the family and care referendums, with a level of 10 per cent in some areas approaching lunchtime

People will vote on March 8th on proposed changes to the Constitution

Catholic bishops have called for a no vote in the referendums next month.

The Minister for Children has backed people to back changes to the Constitution.

Referenda are to be held on March 8th to amend Ireland’s Constitution

Two referenda are to be held on March 8 to amend Ireland’s Constitution.