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“This appears to be like like a No vote in each the households and care referendums. The very first thing to say is that we respect it. That is the voice of the folks and in our Structure the persons are sovereign.
The 'sure' vote was supported by:
– All three authorities events
– Nearly all opposition events
– €6 billion per yr NGO sectorAnd aside from just a few rogue unbiased legislators, under-resourced avenue staff and Peder Tóibín of Ontu, there was mainly no 'no'…
– Ben Scanlan (@Ben_Scallan) 9 March 2024
Not like different international locations, the Irish Structure can solely be amended by means of a nationwide referendum with the assist of a majority of the Irish folks.
Senator Michael McDowell, who campaigned closely in favor of voting no, stated the outcomes confirmed “there’s not a considerable distinction throughout the nation.”
He stated, “It appears that evidently the federal government has misjudged the temper of the voters and put earlier than them proposals which they didn’t inform them about, proposals which might have critical penalties.”
In accordance with Senator Michael McDowell, 'the Authorities misjudged the temper of the voters,' as information from throughout the nation reveals that the referendum on the household and care difficulty is ready to be comprehensively defeated. Comply with stay updates: https://t.co/7ac7kS3wlr pic.twitter.com/76c3GimtO6
– RTE Information (@rtenews) 9 March 2024
Progressives have been victorious in Irish referendums earlier than, with the nation voting in favor of the legalization of homosexual marriage and abortion in 2015 and 2018, respectively.