Ireland a changed place for women The figures emerging from the exit polls and the tallies show that Ireland in 2018 is a changed place, particularly for women, writes Political Correspondent Martina Fitzgerald. Eighth Amendment • 26 May 18
Ireland a changed place for women The figures emerging from the exit polls and the tallies show that Ireland in 2018 is a changed place, particularly for women, writes Political Correspondent Martina Fitzgerald. Eighth Amendment • 26 May 18
Landslide victory for Yes side in referendum Ireland has voted decisively to change the constitution to repeal the Eighth Amendment, paving the way for new legislation to allow for the termination of pregnancies. Eighth Amendment • 26 May 18
Landslide victory for Yes side in referendum Ireland has voted decisively to change the constitution to repeal the Eighth Amendment, paving the way for new legislation to allow for the termination of pregnancies. Eighth Amendment • 26 May 18
Full referendum results and constituency breakdowns All the referendum results, including regional and constituency breakdowns. Eighth Amendment • 26 May 18
Full referendum results and constituency breakdowns All the referendum results, including regional and constituency breakdowns. Eighth Amendment • 26 May 18
In pictures: Eighth Amendment referendum Images of voting and counting in the referendum on the Eighth Amendment. Gallery • 28 May 18
In pictures: Eighth Amendment referendum Images of voting and counting in the referendum on the Eighth Amendment. Gallery • 28 May 18
Result is culmination of quiet revolution - Varadkar The Taoiseach has described today as "an historic day for Ireland" where "a quiet revolution has taken place". Eighth Amendment • 26 May 18
Result is culmination of quiet revolution - Varadkar The Taoiseach has described today as "an historic day for Ireland" where "a quiet revolution has taken place". Eighth Amendment • 26 May 18
Exit poll: Large majority vote to change abortion laws An RTÉ exit poll has found a massive vote in favour of removing the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution, across all regions of the country. Eighth Amendment • 30 May 18
Exit poll: Large majority vote to change abortion laws An RTÉ exit poll has found a massive vote in favour of removing the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution, across all regions of the country. Eighth Amendment • 30 May 18
RTÉ referendum exit poll projects: Yes 69.4% No 30.6% An RTÉ exit poll on the referendum on the Eighth Amendment has projected a Yes vote of 69.4% with a No vote of 30.6%. Eighth Amendment • 31 May 18
RTÉ referendum exit poll projects: Yes 69.4% No 30.6% An RTÉ exit poll on the referendum on the Eighth Amendment has projected a Yes vote of 69.4% with a No vote of 30.6%. Eighth Amendment • 31 May 18
Survey reveals groups' plans on referendum spending Pro-retain groups expect to spend more than €1.5m in the forthcoming referendum on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution. Eighth Amendment • 16 Mar 18
Survey reveals groups' plans on referendum spending Pro-retain groups expect to spend more than €1.5m in the forthcoming referendum on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution. Eighth Amendment • 16 Mar 18
AG advised a 'simple repeal' might be argued in courts The Attorney General advised the Government that if the electorate was asked to simply repeal the Eighth Amendment, it might be argued subsequently before the courts that the unborn has rights under other articles in the Constitution. News • 30 Jan 18
AG advised a 'simple repeal' might be argued in courts The Attorney General advised the Government that if the electorate was asked to simply repeal the Eighth Amendment, it might be argued subsequently before the courts that the unborn has rights under other articles in the Constitution. News • 30 Jan 18
Varadkar says Cabinet to act collectively on referendum Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he anticipates that the Cabinet will act collectively in relation to the upcoming referendum on abortion. Politics • 18 Dec 17
Varadkar says Cabinet to act collectively on referendum Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said he anticipates that the Cabinet will act collectively in relation to the upcoming referendum on abortion. Politics • 18 Dec 17
Vote on abortion laws among seven planned referendums The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that the Government has agreed an "indicative timeline" for a standalone referendum on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution next May or June. Politics • 26 Sep 17
Vote on abortion laws among seven planned referendums The Taoiseach has told the Dáil that the Government has agreed an "indicative timeline" for a standalone referendum on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution next May or June. Politics • 26 Sep 17
ECB ready to buy Italian bonds if vote passes The European Central Bank is ready to temporarily step up purchases of Italian government bonds if the result of a crucial referendum on Sunday sharply drives up borrowing costs for the euro zone's largest debtor. Business • 29 Nov 16
ECB ready to buy Italian bonds if vote passes The European Central Bank is ready to temporarily step up purchases of Italian government bonds if the result of a crucial referendum on Sunday sharply drives up borrowing costs for the euro zone's largest debtor. Business • 29 Nov 16
Keeping UK together 'paramount' - Cameron British Prime Minister David Cameron has said keeping the United Kingdom together is of paramount importance. News • 29 Jun 16
Keeping UK together 'paramount' - Cameron British Prime Minister David Cameron has said keeping the United Kingdom together is of paramount importance. News • 29 Jun 16
Juncker: No renegotiation if UK votes to leave EU European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has said there would be no renegotiations with Britain following its membership referendum. News • 22 Jun 16
Juncker: No renegotiation if UK votes to leave EU European Commission chief Jean-Claude Juncker has said there would be no renegotiations with Britain following its membership referendum. News • 22 Jun 16
Farage, Geldof clash on the Thames over Brexit Nigel Farage and rock star Bob Geldof engaged in a war of words as rival fleets of boats backing the Leave and Remain camps clashed on the River Thames. News • 15 Jun 16
Farage, Geldof clash on the Thames over Brexit Nigel Farage and rock star Bob Geldof engaged in a war of words as rival fleets of boats backing the Leave and Remain camps clashed on the River Thames. News • 15 Jun 16
Brexit voting registration to be extended The deadline to register to vote in Britain's 23 June referendum on EU membership is to be extended to the end of tomorrow, a British government minister has announced. News • 08 Jun 16
Brexit voting registration to be extended The deadline to register to vote in Britain's 23 June referendum on EU membership is to be extended to the end of tomorrow, a British government minister has announced. News • 08 Jun 16
Cameron says Brexit campaigners sacrificing jobs Brexit campaigners are "prepared to sacrifice jobs" to secure their dream of getting Britain out of the EU, British Prime Minister David Cameron said. News • 07 Jun 16
Cameron says Brexit campaigners sacrificing jobs Brexit campaigners are "prepared to sacrifice jobs" to secure their dream of getting Britain out of the EU, British Prime Minister David Cameron said. News • 07 Jun 16
Sterling slides amid Brexit uncertainty Sterling fell to a one-week low, hurt by month-end selling and polls showing support for those who want Britain to leave the European Union is rising. Business • 31 May 16
Sterling slides amid Brexit uncertainty Sterling fell to a one-week low, hurt by month-end selling and polls showing support for those who want Britain to leave the European Union is rising. Business • 31 May 16
Johnson says EU on same doomed path as Nazis Former London mayor Boris Johnson has said the European Union is following the path of Adolf Hitler by trying to create a superstate. News • 15 May 16
Johnson says EU on same doomed path as Nazis Former London mayor Boris Johnson has said the European Union is following the path of Adolf Hitler by trying to create a superstate. News • 15 May 16
Cameron: Brexit could lead to Scotland leaving UK David Cameron has warned that quitting the European Union could lead to the "disintegration" of the United Kingdom. News • 09 May 16
Cameron: Brexit could lead to Scotland leaving UK David Cameron has warned that quitting the European Union could lead to the "disintegration" of the United Kingdom. News • 09 May 16
Warning of 'severe' economic damage from Brexit The International Monetary Fund has warned of potentially "severe" economic damage from a British exit from the European Union. News • 12 Apr 16
Warning of 'severe' economic damage from Brexit The International Monetary Fund has warned of potentially "severe" economic damage from a British exit from the European Union. News • 12 Apr 16
Finland's support for euro falls - poll Support in Finland for keeping the euro currency has fallen to 54% amid persistent economic problems, a new opinion poll shows. Business • 22 Dec 15
Finland's support for euro falls - poll Support in Finland for keeping the euro currency has fallen to 54% amid persistent economic problems, a new opinion poll shows. Business • 22 Dec 15
President signs marriage equality bill President Michael D Higgins has signed the marriage equality bill. News • 29 Aug 15
President signs marriage equality bill President Michael D Higgins has signed the marriage equality bill. News • 29 Aug 15
TEEU to campaign for referendum on Irish Water The General Secretary of the TEEU has said his union will be campaigning and protesting vigorously to ensure a referendum on the ownership of Irish Water comes about. News • 25 Aug 15
TEEU to campaign for referendum on Irish Water The General Secretary of the TEEU has said his union will be campaigning and protesting vigorously to ensure a referendum on the ownership of Irish Water comes about. News • 25 Aug 15
No Church decision on solemnising State marriages The Catholic Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, has said bishops have not yet decided whether priests will continue solemnising marriages for the State. News • 31 May 15
No Church decision on solemnising State marriages The Catholic Primate of All Ireland, Archbishop Eamon Martin, has said bishops have not yet decided whether priests will continue solemnising marriages for the State. News • 31 May 15
