Pippa Hackett rejected accusations that the Government did not give enough information to the public about the referendums.

Low voter turnouts were reported around the country for much of the day

Low turnouts were reported at polling stations across the country on Friday morning

Voters will be asked to cast their ballots regarding two proposed changes to the Constitution on March 8th

The majority of survey respondents did not know the upcoming referendums are due to be held on Friday, March 8th

The Taoiseach said it would have caused a problem if the Government had inserted really strong language on care in the Constitution

Tuesday, February 20th is the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming referendums

Two votes will be held on March 8th

The Minister for Children has backed people to back changes to the Constitution.

Special arrangements are being put in place for those in mental health centres who are unable to go to polling stations due to a disability or illness.

In the next 20 months, the State is to hold every type of vote there is – starting with two referendums in March

The Rural Independent group of TDs claim it is time for public input in how the country manages international protection applicants

People will be asked to vote on a series of amendments to the Constitution

The Taoiseach said there is not enough talk to convince people in Northern Ireland “that a united Ireland would be a warm home for them”

Chris Heaton-Harris also stressed that there is currently no basis to suggest that a majority of people in the region wish to separate from the UK.

The Northern Ireland Office minister and leading Brexiteer acknowledged the referendum would have failed under a supermajority.

The Labour leader also outlined a desire to renegotiate an improved trade deal with the EU.