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# vote - Wednesday 28 November, 2012
Crowd gathers outside Dáil for abortion rally
They met as members of the Dáil voted on an abortion bill put forward by Deputy Clare Daly. Also today, members of Youth Defence launched their latest campaign outside Leinster House.
# vote - Monday 26 November, 2012
Independence drive falters for Spain’s Catalonia
Voters favoured the right the decide on possible independence – but split their ballots between fractious parties.
Poll: Should Irish people living abroad be allowed to vote in Irish elections?
The dramatic surge in emigration from Ireland in recent years means that voting rights for Irish people living abroad has become a major issue. What do you think – should emigrants be allowed vote?
The 9 at 9: Monday
The nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
# vote - Saturday 24 November, 2012
Mes que une Liga? Catalan vote could see Barca in French league
Barcelona City mayor Javier Trias says that the European giants could be travelling north for every domestic fixture.
# vote - Wednesday 21 November, 2012
Dáil rejects SF motion demanding immediate legislation on X case
Dáil members voted twice tonight – once to remove the demand for legislation for the X Case from a motion tabled by Sinn Féin.
# vote - Sunday 11 November, 2012
So who did turn out to vote?
The turnout to vote was low all around the country – but the highest and lowest turnout coincided with constituencies at either end of the Yes and No vote…
“Historic” – overwhemingly positive reaction to Children’s Referendum result
The reactions to the passing of the referendum have so far been positive, with the Tánaiste saying it “draws a line in the sand against the litany of past failures”.
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# vote - Saturday 10 November, 2012
PICS: Have you cast your Children’s Referendum vote yet? These people have…
President Michael D Higgins, Children’s Ombudsman Emily Logan and Minister Leo Varadkar were among the high-profile people to cast their vote on the Children’s Referendum today.
Your Children’s Referendum voting checklist
Do you need ID to vote? Are you registered to vote? The answers to these, and more.
# vote - Wednesday 7 November, 2012
Two states vote to legalise gay marriage – while two more say Yes to marijuana
Maine and Maryland became the first US states to approve gay marriage by popular vote.
# vote - Tuesday 6 November, 2012
Catholic Bishops give cautious welcome to Referendum
The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference said the amendment offers a ‘reasonable and balanced approach’ to children’s rights.
Immigrants should have right to vote, say half of TDs surveyed
There was also an increase in TDs who said that racial incidents are more prevalent since the economic downturn than when asked last year.
# vote - Monday 5 November, 2012
Will Ferrell and Neil Diamond for Obama, Chuck Norris for Romney
Will Ferrell says he will eat toenails if you get out and vote. CANNONBALL!
# vote - Saturday 3 November, 2012
Poll finds Irish American voters leaning towards Obama – but only just
The IrishCentral poll found 51 per cent of Irish American voters plan to vote for Barack Obama with 48 per cent leaning towards Mitt Romney.
Poll: Should voting in elections and referendums be held on Saturdays?
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said future Saturday votes will depend on the turnout in next week’s referendum. Do you support holding votes on Saturdays?
# vote - Thursday 1 November, 2012
Argentina lowers its voting age to 16
The move will likely strengthen President Cristina Kirchner’s hopes of retaining control of the legislature and potentially change the constitution to allow her to run for a third term.
# vote - Wednesday 31 October, 2012
Varadkar criticises ‘No’ campaigner due to speak in tonight’s TV3 debate
Kathy Sinnott is taking the ‘No’ side in the Vincent Browne-hosted debate on the upcoming children’s referendum. The FG director of elections called her claims on RTÉ’s Prime Time last night as “scaremongering”.
# vote - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
Fine Gael TDs to run marathon for Yes vote in referendum
Fine Gael Deputies Liam Twomey and Damien English will run to raise money for Barnardos, and encourage people to vote Yes in the Children’s Referendum.
# vote - Monday 8 October, 2012
Referendum will save €600k by opening polls for two hours fewer than usual
Polls usually open from 7am but this time around they won’t open until 9am.
# vote - Saturday 6 October, 2012
Obama raises $181 million in September in campaign boost
It was the biggest monthly cash take by Obama in the 2012 presidential race – but how will it compare to Romney’s donations?
# vote - Sunday 23 September, 2012
Near consensus – but here’s why both sides will get 50/50 coverage in the Referendum
With little opposition to the referendum so far, there are suggestions that broadcasters will simply cut down on coverage rather than have to give 50/50 airtime to both sides.
# vote - Saturday 22 September, 2012
My favourite speech: Owner and CEO of Harmonia, Norah Casey
Continuing our series on TheJournal.ie of public figures’ favourite speeches, a former dragon to the den chooses a speech from the women’s suffrage movement in the US.
Poll: How will you vote in the Children’s Referendum?
This day seven weeks, we’ll be answering this question for real.
# vote - Wednesday 19 September, 2012
Column: The children’s referendum is a chance to put things right
By voting yes, we can prove that this generation has done more than any other to protect children who have been betrayed in the past, writes Aodhán Ó Riordáin.
James Reilly faces motion of no confidence today
Vote due this evening on Health Minister after Fianna Fáil proposes that Reilly’s performance has in power has resulted “in more chaos” across the health service.
# vote - Tuesday 18 September, 2012
Finally: Children’s rights referendum to be held on Saturday 10 November
The exact wording of the referendum will be announced tomorrow, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced.
James Reilly to face no confidence motion in the Dáil
Both Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin are to table motions of no confidence in the Minister for Health over his handling of the health service.
# vote - Thursday 13 September, 2012
Column: Olivia O’Leary: Here’s the main reason why the children’s rights referendum matters
It is extraordinary that it is still almost impossible in Irish society for the children of married parents to be adopted, writes Olivia O’Leary
# vote - Tuesday 11 September, 2012
German court set to rule on whether Germany can sign the ESM into law
The court will rule tomorrow morning whether the president can sign the ESM into law or not.
# vote - Tuesday 4 September, 2012
President Obama: “I need you to stand with me, Ohio”
The US President visited Ohio the day before the Democratic Convention, and spoke about economic recovery.
# vote - Sunday 1 July, 2012
David Cameron hints Britain may hold a referendum on EU membership
The British Prime Minister said that the last Labour government should have held a referendum on the Lisbon Treaty.
# vote - Saturday 30 June, 2012
New mother challenges Iceland’s president in election
The 37-year-old journalist with no political affiliation is trailing the incumbent president in the polls, but says she remains optimistic.
# vote - Wednesday 20 June, 2012
Dáil votes down Bill to repeal Household Charge
Sinn Féin introduced the Bill yesterday and wanted to see the charge ‘consigned to the rubbish bin’. It was voted down this evening.
# vote - Monday 18 June, 2012
Clubs set for July vote on Rangers’ SPL future
The Ibrox side were omitted from the SPL fixture list announced earlier today.
# vote - Friday 1 June, 2012
The 5 at 5: Friday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
As it happened: Referendum count returns a ‘Yes’ majority
We liveblogged all the results, reactions and fallout from the Fiscal Compact referendum here…. Catch up on what you missed.
Referendum roundup: The state of play at midday
The ‘Yes’ vote is ahead in the tallies although official results not in yet.
Six key constituencies to watch in today’s referendum count
There’s a couple of bell-weather areas which, if the past is anything to go by, could give a hint as to the total outcome.
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