The Irish individuals simply gave the world one other lesson about how a lot they worth and defend their structure.
Earlier, Ben Kew reported right here on TGP about how Leftists Defeated in Referendum to ‘Modernize’ Irish Constitution, Undermine Family Values.
After the defeat of the 2 proposed modifications at the moment, at least 13 completely different proposals have been rejected in referendums.
The vote may also be seen as a response by voters to the disconnect between the current authorities and the emotions of the overall inhabitants.
The modifications on the thirty ninth modification to the Structure – the household modification – have been rejected by 67 per cent of voters, whereas within the nonetheless ongoing counting of the ‘care referendum’, the no vote stands at virtually 74 per cent.
The Irish Authorities has already conceded defeat in each referendums hours earlier than counts have been accomplished.
Irish Times reported:
“Taoiseach [Prime Minister] Leo Varadkar said it was clear that the two referendums were ‘defeated comprehensively’, while Tánaiste [deputy PM] Micheál Martin said a majority of voters ‘were not persuaded by the arguments for changing the Constitution in this way’.”
The referendum did not closely mobilize voters, because the nationwide turnout was barely over 44 p.c.
“In the referendums, the Government proposed expanding the definition of family in the Constitution to recognize ‘durable relationships’, such as cohabiting couples and their children, and replacing the language around “women in the home” with language recognizing care inside households.”
The results of the referendums on household and care is evident.
The bulk weren’t persuaded by the arguments for altering the Structure on this approach.
It’s a core energy of our Structure that the individuals have the ultimate say. We totally respect their choice. (1/3)
— Micheál Martin (@MichealMartinTD) March 9, 2024
Chief of the Aontú social gathering, Peadar Tóibín:
“The government parties are operating in a bubble and are not listening to the people, which is dangerous in a democracy. Sinn Féin has also again misjudged the mood of their supporters and the Sinn Féin leadership seems to have marooned themselves from their support base on a number of issues.”
Irish Occasions political correspondent Jennifer Bray:
“As ballot boxes were opened around the country on Saturday morning, it quickly became clear that the proposed constitutional amendments on care and family were going to be defeated. The proposals had the backing of the three Government parties as well as Sinn Féin, most of the Opposition and a range of well-known campaign groups. However, those endorsements, albeit qualified in several cases, counted for little in a campaign that failed to capture the attention of much of the public.”
About 1,1M individuals solid a no vote, whereas 487k voted sure. There was no apparent rural and concrete divide when voters took to the polls, as is often the case.
