Here, we have a look at the issues that will dominate political debate in the coming week

The Government suffered major defeats to two proposed changes to the Constitution

Here, we have a look at the topics likely to dominate political discourse in the week ahead

The Government's defeated family and care referendums were a "communications failure" and "badly rushed", according to a communications and PR expert

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

Polls opened on Friday morning on the twin referenda.

People are voting whether to change the wording of the Constitution relating to the areas of family and care.

Aontú is the only political party that is advocating for a No-No vote in the referendum proposals.

Two referendums will be held on March 8th proposing to change the Constitution

Irish citizens are being asked to vote in two referendums to change the Constitution