While the tallying process for the family and care referendums continues, the government has already conceded its loss, with the projection of a double negative outcome. Leo Varadkar, the Taoiseach, characterised the result as twin blows to the government. On the other hand, Tánaiste Micheál Martin opined that there isn’t a singular reason for the dismissal of the proposed agendas and that a period of contemplation is warranted.
As politicians start the process of assigning blame, the repercussions of this defeat beg the question – what next? Hugh Linehan explores this with Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray.
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