Waterford has voted YES by a massive 69.4%
Returning Officer Niall Rooney made the announcement just before 2.30 this afternoon.
Yes campaigners in #waterford are rejoicing at a majority 69% yes result in #8thRef pic.twitter.com/AxfXU1PNHi
— Gail Conway (@gailconwaymedia) May 26, 2018
The Taoiseach says today's overwhelming yes vote is the 'culmination of a quiet revolution'.
Results are in from a number of constituency's in the abortion referendum - all showing a resounding Yes.
So far it looks like Donegal will be the only constituency to vote No.
A final result is expected between 4 and 5 o'clock.
The Health Minister Simon Harris says he expects new legislation will be introduced to the Oireachtas in the autumn.
Time for the official declaration here in #Waterford YES 37,016 NO 16,296 pic.twitter.com/Ri1mN0ViTk
— m a r y r o c h e 🇺🇦 🇾🇪 🇸🇩 🏳️🌈 (@maryroche) May 26, 2018
Picture: @DelsolClaire via Twitter
