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  Do you approve of the proposal to amend the Constitution contained in the Citizenship Referendum?  
 
Yes No
 

 
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79.17%
20.83%
  Final results have been declared in 34 constituencies.

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McDowell plans range of moves on immigration
The Minister for Justice will introduce a range of measures to deal with immigration, residency and citizenship following the Yes vote in the citizenship referendum.

Urgent need for immigration policy
Some pro-immigrant provisions now need to be introduced, writes Carol Coulter.

Any racist link to ballot result denied
Reaction/Yes campaign: The Government now has a "clear mandate" to bring in legislation on citizenship as quickly as possible, the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs has said.
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The Arguments
The Arguments for:

The Minister for Justice, Mr McDowell
Noel Whelan, Barrister

   
The Arguments against:

Aisling Reidy, ICCL
Peter O'Mahony, IRC
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Breaking News
12:37 Rights Commission criticises Citizenship Bill
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Questions and Answers
The Q&As on the referendum with Government Chief Whip, Ms Mary Hanafin and Green Party leader, Mr Trevor Sargent, are now available to view from here.

How to vote

Details of what you need to
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The Referendum
Question on Ballot Paper
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Government Proposals Information Booklet
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Referendum Commission Information Booklet
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Poll
Irish Times, Monday,
May 24th
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