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The Five Shakers: Karen Buckley; #MarRef debate heats up

WATCH: Body found in north Glasgow confirmed as that of Karen Buckley A man will appear in court ...
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22.30 16 Apr 2015


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The Five Shakers: Karen Buckley; #MarRef debate heats up

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22.30 16 Apr 2015


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WATCH: Body found in north Glasgow confirmed as that of Karen Buckley

A man will appear in court tomorrow

The body discovered at a farm in north Glasgow yesterday has been confirmed as that of Karen Buckley.

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In a brief press conference this afternoon Superintendent Jim Kerr confirmed that the remains found on a farm seven miles north of Glasgow are confirmed as being that of Karen Buckley, the Irish student who had been missing since the early hours of Sunday morning.

The Buckley family have said they are "absolutely heartbroken" following the news.

Sympathy and support expressed for Karen Buckley and her family

LISTEN: Reaction has come in from all around the country

Statements of support and sympathy have come in for Karen Buckley and her family from all around the country.

The Foreign Affairs Minister Charlie Flanagan expressed his sympathies to her family and friends.

Iona Institute claims Twitter is "interfering in the Irish political process"

LISTEN: Social media site says a Yes vote for gay marriage is good for business

Twitter has been accused of interference in Irish politics, after the managing director of its Irish operation claimed that a Yes vote for gay marriage would enhance the Irish economy.

What way are Irish celebrities campaigning in the same-sex marriage referendum?

Across social media, Irish stars of the entertainment and sports arenas are making their voices heard

As the number of days to the referendum on May 22nd gets smaller and smaller, the campaigns to sway undecided voters and win over anyone from the opposing viewpoint has kicked off in earnest. Earlier today, Twitter officially declared that its Irish office is campaigning for a yes vote, and while people on the no side won't agree with that stance, both sides are on the same page when it comes to acknowledging that eligible vote counts and should be counted come polling day. 

POLL RESULTS: Should international companies voice an opinion on the Irish constitution?

Twitter Ireland, along with other leading organisations in the technology industry, will officially announce their support for a Yes vote in next month’s same-sex marriage referendum, later today.

So we asked you if you felt international companies were right to voice an opinion on matters relating to the Irish constitution?

 


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