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A dual referendum in Ireland on redefining family and women's roles in the constitution has been defeated, prime minister Leo Varadkar says. SOUNDBITE
Vote counting begins in Ireland for a double referendum on proposals to modernise constitutional references to the make-up of a family and women's "life within the home". All the major political parties support a "Yes-Yes" vote and results are expected later today. Nearly 3.5 million people were eligible to vote but turnout was less than 50 percent in most constituencies. IMAGES
Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar arrives at a Dublin polling station and casts his votes in a double referendum on proposals to modernise constitutional references to the make-up of a family and women's "duties in the home". All the major political parties support a "Yes-Yes" vote, which falls on International Women's Day. IMAGES
Early voters head to a Dublin polling station to take part in a double referendum on proposals to modernise constitutional references to the make-up of a family and women's "duties in the home". All the major political parties support a "Yes-Yes" vote, which falls on International Women's Day. IMAGES
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