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Should Voting Be Mandatory?

The referendum on the family and care amendments ended with the highest ever 'No' vote on Saturda...

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16.50 11 Mar 2024


Should Voting Be Mandatory?


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16.50 11 Mar 2024


The referendum on the family and care amendments ended with the highest ever 'No' vote on Saturday. 

The care amendment was rejected by 74 percent of the voters, while the family amendment was rejected by 68 percent. 

Turnout results were mixed across the country by the time the polls closed at 10pm on Friday.

Should voting be mandatory in Ireland? Kieran was joined by Mick Clifford, Irish Examiner Special Correspondent and Ruth Coppinger, former TD and member of the Solidarity Group...


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