Irish Elections/Referenda: Polls & Results

We will keep you updated on the upcoming Irish Presidential Election & Blasphemy Referendum, both of which will be taking place on the 26th Oct. #UseYourVote

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Are you going to your local count centre on Saturday?

If so, get in touch with us, as we would like to get live tally reports, which we will share on here.

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OFFICIAL RESULT: KILDARE NORTH

Electorate: 86305
Total Poll: 38133
Spoilt Vote: 444
Total Valid Poll: 37689

Casey: 7210
Duffy: 844
Freeman: 2751
Gallagher: 2258
Higgins: 23103
Ni Riada: 1523

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According to the @IrishTimes exit poll, it is a landslide for @MichaelDHiggins at 56%. Exit Poll suggests Blasphemy Referendum will pass at 71%.

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@NiamhMcG66 https://t.co/GMxp2HWZIT

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Are you going to your local count centre on Saturday?

If so, get in touch with us, as we would like to get live tally reports, which we will share on here.

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@NiamhMcG66 There is a whatsapp group we can add you to

[RTÉ Prime Time @RTE_PrimeTime]

Last night on Prime Time Barry Cummins examined the question of whether blasphemy should be outlawed by the constitution.

#BlasphemyRef
#RTEPT

Watch the full programme here: https://t.co/B2YAM4yK62

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@CaseyPeterJ has decided to stay in the presidential race #Aras18

[Irish Independent @Independent_ie]

Peter Casey to stay in Aras race as he slams 'welfare-dependent state' https://t.co/vIgzM5lu4d

[Hugh O'Connell @oconnellhugh]

🚨New RedC/SBP #Aras18 poll🚨

Michael D Higgins 68 (+1)
Sean Gallagher 12 (-3)
Liadh Ní Riada 9 (+2)
Joan Freeman 6 (+3)
Gavin Duffy 3 (-3)
Peter Casey 2 (+1)

Poll taken between 11 and 17 October.

Full analysis in today’s @sundaybusiness

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We are hoping to have a person from each count centre who will be able report tally results to us from each count center next Saturday (Presidential Election) and Sunday (Blasphemy Referendum). Please message us if you are interested.

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Be sure to use your vote on October 26th. #PresidentialElection #Aras18 #BlasphemyRef

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@Murpht01 @MOReganIT For a temporary basis, until Leo makes the nomination to President @MichaelDHiggins.

[breakingnews.ie @breakingnewsie]

Referendum Commission launches information campaign on blasphemy referendum https://t.co/enAx7ZrDnR

[Kildare County Council @KildareCoCo]

The Presidential Election & referendum on blasphemy will take place on Friday 26 October 2018. There is still time to apply for inclusion in the Supplement
Contact Kildare County Council at 045980201 https://t.co/9CdCutovuz
Completed forms must be received by Tuesday 9 October

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@DwyerWheelbrace It is estimated to cost approximately €350K/€400K. Because the polling station and counting staff will already be in place with the Presidential election, the only cost if the @RefCom_ie television/radio adverts and independent guide, and the ballot papers.

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While we are taking an impartial stance on the upcoming blasphemy referendum, we do condemn the harsh and cruel punishment of blasphemy in Pakistan. The *ICCPR is the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights. There's only a monetary penalty in Ireland - no prison.

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“Pakistani Blasphemy laws are not what is understood to be a justifiable restriction on religious freedom in accordance with the [UN ICCRP] or under the Geneva Convention relating to the status of refugees.” (M.A.U-H v Minister for Justice [2012] IEHC 572 (per Clarke J, now CJ).

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THE CLOCKS ARE TICKING - the supplementary register closes on TUESDAY. https://t.co/NQb3GH0NHX

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@TimForde @RefCom_ie If you turn over the guide, it uses a small "b" for blasphemy.

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@ciara_byrneee @kneel98 @Julisaurus1 It's to remove the word "blasphemous" from Article 40.6.1(I). Only then, if passed, can the Oireachtas pass legislation to amend ss36-37, Defamation Act 2009 and s7(2)(a)(ii) Censorship of Films Act 1923, as amended by s70(c), Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2008.

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@keoghmeister The provisions governing blasphemy in Ireland are sections 36-37 of the Defamation Act 2009, and section 7(2)(a)(ii) of the Censorship of Films Act 1923, as amended by the by section 70(c) of the Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2008.