Irish abortion referendum: Exit polls suggest landslide for repeal
Irish abortion referendum: Exit polls suggest landslide for repeal Exit polls published after Ireland's referendum on abortion suggest a large vote in the law of liberalising. Polls by The Irish Times and RT suggest that 69% voted to repeat a part of the constitution that effectively prohibits the termination. Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar, who supported the reforms, said it was as if the country was about to "make history". Official counting of votes will start at 09:00 local time. Those taking part in Friday's referendum were asked whether they want the constitution of a part of the republic or the eightth Amendment, which says that an unborn child is equal to life as a pregnant woman. Ireland's time of reckoning #HomeToVote people travelling Broadcaster RTÉ's exit poll suggested that in the last 69.4% of the Yes Yes and 30.6% for No. In Dublin, 79% of people voted for repeal, according to the RTÉ poll. An exit poll released by th...