Fiscal Treaty referendum counting to get underway at 9am

Counting of votes in the Fiscal Treaty referendum gets underway in 26 count centres at 9am today.

Counting of votes in the Fiscal Treaty referendum gets underway in 26 count centres at 9am today.

A result is expected this afternoon, with an official declaration in the afternoon at the central count centre in Dublin Castle.

However, if the result is not a close one, an indication of the outcome should be known by late morning.

More than 3.1 million people were entitled to vote on the proposed 30th amendment to the constitution, but only around 50% did so.

Turnout was low in many areas of Dublin, with the highest in the North Central constituency, where turnout was about 56%.

Some polling stations around the capital and the country had turnouts as low as in the 30s , but it hit above 60% in parts of Limerick.

Last night Government sources were confident that many undecided's had stayed that way and not voted, and said therefore the referendum was likely to pass.

However, many in No campaign were also confident of success because of the lower turnout.

[comment]Our live blog is up and running here.[/comment]

more courts articles

Gary Glitter victim seeking six-figure sum in damages, court told Gary Glitter victim seeking six-figure sum in damages, court told
Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van

More in this section

Travel Stock - Geneva - Switzerland UN human rights body calls for repeal or amendment of Troubles legacy laws
National Risk Assessment for Ireland Medicine-resistant infections the biggest risk facing Ireland, experts warn
Record level of children and adults in emergency accommodation Record level of children and adults in emergency accommodation
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited