LOOKS like people still don’t trust TDs to have too much power after the Referendum on Oireachtas inquiries has been defeated.
There were 928,175 votes (53.3%) against and 812,008 votes(46,7%) in favour.
The referendum on Judges’ Pay has been passed by a considerable margin.
Donegal voting on the 29th Ammendment
Total poll: 28,501
YES: 20,583
NO: 7,167
Donegal voting on the 30th Ammendment
Total poll: 28,477
YES: 11,253
NO : 16,330
The result on a national basis was as follows:
1,785,707 votes cast
37,696 invalid
1,748,011 valid
1,393,877 in favour
354,134 against
Meanwhile President Mary McAleese has congratulated Michael D Higgins on being her successor.
Mrs McAleese said: “On my own behalf and on behalf of the Irish people, I warmly congratulate Michael D Higgins, our new President-elect.
“His success in the Presidential election marks the start of an exciting chapter for our country, our global Irish family and for the Higgins family. To Michael D, Sabina and their children, I send my very best wishes and prayers for the years ahead.“