Divorce referendum

What's happening in the elections right now?

People voted across the country on Friday in a number of ballots - here's what we know so far.

As it happened: Day two of election vote counting

Around 80 of the 949 local seats remain to be filled, while the Green Party looks set to secure the first MEP seat in the Dublin constituency, as day two of counting of votes in the Local and EU Elections drew to a close.

Referendum on divorce passes with 82.1% voting 'Yes'

The referendum on divorce has been passed by large majority with a final result of 82.1% voting in favour, and 17.9% voting against.

The whys, the whos, and the hows of the votes

The RED C exit poll for RTÉ and TG4 cast some light on how different groups of people voted, and why they voted the way they did on different issues.

Exit poll indicates strong support for Irish language

A RED C exit poll for RTÉ and TG4 indicates that 60% of the population believe it is important to use, promote and protect the Irish language.

As it happened: Day one of counting in Elections 2019

Coverage as it happened at the count centres following yesterday's vote in the Local and EU Elections and divorce referendum.

Clear message on climate from electorate, says Varadkar

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he understands the "very clear message" from the electorate that they want the Government to "do more on climate action".

Your Politics: Exclusive exit poll analysis

There may be good news for the Green Party in the elections for the European Parliament.

Huge support to ease divorce restrictions – exit poll

The referendum to ease restrictions on divorce looks set to be passed according to a prediction by an exit poll by Red C commissioned by RTÉ and TG4.

Lengthy ballot papers cause delays in polling stations

Lengthy ballot papers are leading to some delays at polling stations around the country when people are placing completed ballots into boxes at polling stations.

Polling stations close in European and Local elections

Polling stations have closed across the country in the European Parliament Elections and local authority elections.

24 May: What are we voting on?

All you need to know about the European Elections, Local Elections, Divorce Referendum and directly elected mayors.

A Guide to the issues in the Divorce Referendum

On Friday 24 May, the same day as the Local and European elections, voters will cast their ballot in the Divorce Referendum.

Divorce in Ireland - A controversial history

A look back at the previous Divorce Referendums that have led to this vote.

24 May: What are we voting on?

What are we voting on in the divorce referendum?

Ms Justice Tara Burns, Chairperson of the Referendum Commission, spoke to RTÉ's Morning Ireland ahead of the launch of the commission's public information campaign on the referendum on the regulation of divorce, which takes place on 24 May.