Government figures already conceding defeat as No-No votes likely

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Counting is now under way in twin referendums on proposed changes to the Constitution in Ireland

Referendums Government figures already conceding defeat as No-No votes likely

Senior Government figures are already conceding both referendum proposals will be lost as early tallies in the counting of the two referendums show the Government’s double proposal will be rejected. Speaking to the Business Post, senior government figures are venting their anger at what they described as “a nightmare outcome” for the coalition.

In centres across the country, it was clear that both the family and carers’ amendments were likely to be rejected after significant ...

 

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