Minister Roderic O’Gorman says the public’s rejection of #Referendum2024 was not a rejection of the political parties who advocated for a ‘Yes’/’Yes’ vote, or a rejection of State-funded campaigning NGOs like the National Women’s Council. Question by Ben Scallan.
Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald denies being “out of touch” with her base after she supported a ‘Yes/Yes’ vote in the apparently defeated referendums
Aontú’s Peadar Toibín says the projected defeat of the Yes campaign in #Referendum2024 is a rejection of the Government, & that the referendum was about politicians “virtue signalling.” He also called for a no confidence vote in Roderic O’Gorman, saying he “misled” the public.
Early tallies in the referendum indicate a massive ‘No’ victory, with some areas indicating a ‘No’ vote of over 75%. Ben Scallan reports from Dublin Castle:
Politicians: Women can “quite clearly” have penises “So a woman can have a penis?”
“Confusion” among voters as polling day looms say TD calling for ‘no’ vote
TD Mattie McGrath calls on government to intervene as Tipperary man is facing jail after erecting a log cabin on his own land while planning permission is not required for refugee accommodation.
Minister Eamon Ryan has said the removal of the word ‘mother’ from the constitution will make the document “stronger” while calling for a ‘yes’ vote on Friday.
Lawyer for No say there is “no need” to amend constitution to help carers
Senior Counsel Cormac Ó Dúlacháin on referendums: “Not even the Oireachtas will have the power to decide” what ‘durable relationships’ mean.
Asked if there is a morale crisis within the Gardaí, Justice Minister Helen McEntee says that Garda members requested that the force’s retirement age be raised from 60 to 62 to stay on longer, and that “many people believe it’s a job worth doing.” Question by Ben Scallan.
Education Minister Norma Foley is asked about the Leaving Cert calculated grades system, where students’ individual results were “checked and reviewed” based on traits like gender and socio-economic status to ensure “equitable” outcomes. Question by Ben Scallan.