Exit poll: The post referendum thread. No electioneering.

questionmark? · 25-05-2018 11:25am

Yes. Fairly brisk at the polling station at 10am. East Cork.

Cantona's Collars · 25-05-2018 11:26am

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

Wouldn’t it be great if it was an 80% yes vote - is Boards a true representation of Ireland today?

Voted Yes! Polling Station was full of aul wans though, you could virtually see them counting their rosary beads.

Come on the Yes’s!! :nervous:

My local one was being invaded by auld folk. I then realized that mass was just over.
Walking in,there was one old woman saying to a group that she knew "I hope ye voted No".
Even with all the old voters, there was a lot of younger ones too. Many were people that I'd know to see and the type that normally wouldn't be seen near a polling booth if it was an election.
Here's hoping this demographic are voting Yes.

c68zapdsm5i1ru · 25-05-2018 11:28am

eviltwin wrote: »

they have voting cards and they voted. they are adults do it's their choice and I love choice

Getting a voting card does not mean they are automatically entitled to vote. They are adults who should ascertain for themselves whether they should be voting. By voting illegally they, and their ilk, could be putting the legality of the result in jeopardy.

Especially with people like you openly stating on the internet that members of your family, who do not fulfill the criteria to vote, went ahead and voted anyhow.

ebbsy · 25-05-2018 11:28am

Voted Yes.

I am not sure how many young people will vote No, and they seem to be very active in this vote. Could make a very big difference.

I think it will be at least 60/40, a comfortable margin.

theyoungchap · 25-05-2018 11:31am

Cantona's Collars wrote: »

My local one was being invaded by auld folk. I then realized that mass was just over.
Walking in,there was one old woman saying to a group that she knew "I hope ye voted No".
Even with all the old voters, there was a lot of younger ones too. Many were people that I'd know to see and the type that normally wouldn't be seen near a polling booth if it was an election.
Here's hoping this demographic are voting Yes.

Regardless of how they are voting, people deciding what they want to vote in and when is exactly the reason we have the same old same old governing us.

If people want change, like they say they do, there is no point turning out today in huge numbers and not setting foot in a polling booth at the next general election and waiting until the next referendum that interests them to vote again.

The status quo know to look after the old fogy's as they know they are the only guaranteed voters - this is causing more problems than we think.

If we have another general election later this year (which is likely), people need to vote then as well.

freshpopcorn · 25-05-2018 11:31am

I voted for Maire Geoghegan Quinn!

eviltwin · 25-05-2018 11:33am

Mavis Some Insignia wrote: »

Getting a voting card does not mean they are automatically entitled to vote. They are adults who should ascertain for themselves whether they should be voting. By voting illegally they, and their ilk, could be putting the legality of the result in jeopardy.

Especially with people like you openly stating on the internet that members of your family, who do not fulfill the criteria to vote, went ahead and voted anyhow.

Feel free to put in a complaint if it doesn't go your way

An Ri rua · 25-05-2018 11:33am

Neon_Lights wrote:

This is going to turn into a herbal essences ad " yes, yes, YES, YESSS!!!"

Nope. Non, pas de tout.

I voted No this morning and I'll vote No later on tonight again.

readyletsgo · 25-05-2018 11:34am

ewc78 wrote: »

I voted No.

Well, I don't agree, but at least you used your right to vote. That's a good thing either way.

seamus · 25-05-2018 11:35am

CrowdedHouse wrote: »

Beautiful morning for a stroll down memory lane to my old primary school to help put something else down memory lane.

Indeed. My polling station is my old primary school but also my duaghter's current one. I enjoyed the symbolism of us both using the same building to secure her future.

Mavis Some Insignia wrote: »

Getting a voting card does not mean they are automatically entitled to vote. They are adults who should ascertain for themselves whether they should be voting.

Well, no. Presuming that someone has been registered in good faith - i.e. without falsifying or omitting information, then they do not have to do anything further to ensure they're entitled to vote.

If they have the voting card they are entitled to vote.

darem93 · 25-05-2018 11:35am

Voted Yes this morning.

I had the weirdest mini panic attack when I was leaving the polling station that I put the 'X' in the wrong box.

baldbear · 25-05-2018 11:36am

Id say Roscommon will vote no & probably Longford. What ever way it goes I hope there is no whoop whoops and rubbing it in the other sides face.

keano_afc · 25-05-2018 11:37am

Proud to have voted No.

Cantona's Collars · 25-05-2018 11:37am

theyoungchap wrote: »

Regardless of how they are voting, people deciding what they want to vote in and when is exactly the reason we have the same old same old governing us.

If people want change, like they say they do, there is no point turning out today in huge numbers and not setting foot in a polling booth at the next general election and waiting until the next referendum that interests them to vote again.

The status quo know to look after the old fogy's as they know they are the only guaranteed voters - this is causing more problems than we think.

If we have another general election later this year (which is likely), people need to vote then as well.

I did a quick vox Pop the other evening with some of my younger colleagues. One fella said he wasn't registered to vote and then said "fook the government". I don't think he grasped the notion that to change things he needs to register and use his vote. Another wasn't even sure if he was on the register.
Anyhow,I digress.
Even my normally conservative thinking mother is voting Yes.

Cina · 25-05-2018 11:37am

Ashamed to say I'm 30 and this was my first time voting in Ireland, disgraceful, I know.

But I did finally register and I did finally get off my lazy arse and vote Yes because it's important to me that the women of our great country make their own choices when it comes to their health and lives, and I think this one will be close. Fingers crossed.

seamus · 25-05-2018 11:38am

darem93 wrote: »

Voted Yes this morning.

I had the weirdest mini panic attack when I was leaving the polling station that I put the 'X' in the wrong box.

Every. Time.

When I'm actually standing there looking at the ballot, my brain panics for a sec to make sure that I'm marking the correct box.

This is why campaigns always go for a simple "Yes" and "No" message.

pgj2015 · 25-05-2018 11:38am

im heading up to vote now, its a no for me.

theyoungchap · 25-05-2018 11:38am

There are people in Kerry wondering why there is no "Healy-Rae" option on the polling card.

c68zapdsm5i1ru · 25-05-2018 11:39am

eviltwin wrote: »

Feel free to put in a complaint if it doesn't go your way

Childish reply from someone who has been complaining about the 'dishonesty' and 'lies' of the No campaigners.

It seems that you apply one rule to yourself, and another to those you don't agree with.

dublincelt · 25-05-2018 11:39am

Yes

Gloomtastic! · 25-05-2018 11:39am

Mavis Some Insignia wrote: »

I think it will be a Yes win, but are childish and rude statements like this one really necessary?

Rude, me? I even helped one down the steps with her Zimmer frame. I was the model of decorum, thank you!

c68zapdsm5i1ru · 25-05-2018 11:40am

seamus wrote: »

Indeed. My polling station is my old primary school but also my duaghter's current one. I enjoyed the symbolism of us both using the same building to secure her future.

Well, no. Presuming that someone has been registered in good faith - i.e. without falsifying or omitting information, then they do not have to do anything further to ensure they're entitled to vote.

If they have the voting card they are entitled to vote.

No, they aren't. If they have not been living in Ireland during the required time scale they are not entitled to vote, regardless of whether or not they mistakenly received a voting card.

gmisk · 25-05-2018 11:41am

Yes very early this am, quite busy hopeful for a yes!
All depends on turn out

Garrigai · 25-05-2018 11:42am

theyoungchap wrote: »

There are people in Kerry wondering why there is no "Healy-Rae" option on the polling card.

The Healy Rae's against water charges, https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/danny-healy-rae-calling-on-owners-of-wells-not-to-return-forms-to-irish-water-1.1973455
then this
http://www.radiokerry.ie/healy-rae-plant-hire-paid-e1-34m-irish-water-since-beginning-last-year/

Will we see them campaign for a No and then build/open an abortion clinic?

antiskeptic · 25-05-2018 11:42am

darem93 wrote: »

Voted Yes this morning.

I had the weirdest mini panic attack when I was leaving the polling station that I put the 'X' in the wrong box.

It's alright, it's alright, it's all right. She moves in mysterious ways

Gloomtastic! · 25-05-2018 11:42am

Mavis Some Insignia wrote: »

No, they aren't. If they have not been living in Ireland during the required time scale they are not entitled to vote, regardless of whether or not they mistakenly received a voting card.

I know the rule is meant to be attack the post, not the poster but what is your problem today? Polls not going your way? :rolleyes:

_Dara_ · 25-05-2018 11:43am

seamus wrote: »

Indeed. My polling station is my old primary school but also my duaghter's current one. I enjoyed the symbolism of us both using the same building to secure her future.

Well, no. Presuming that someone has been registered in good faith - i.e. without falsifying or omitting information, then they do not have to do anything further to ensure they're entitled to vote.

If they have the voting card they are entitled to vote.

This simply isn’t true. People are left on registers for years erroneously. If ordinary residence isn’t held in addition to citizenship, the person is not eligible to vote.

antiskeptic · 25-05-2018 11:43am

theyoungchap wrote: »

There are people in Kerry wondering why there is no "Healy-Rae" option on the polling card.

☺

Technocentral · 25-05-2018 11:43am

I consider women equal to men so obviously Yes! Proud to be part of dragging Ireland out of the dark ages.

c68zapdsm5i1ru · 25-05-2018 11:44am

Gloomtastic! wrote: »

I know the rule is meant to be attack the post, not the poster but what is your problem today? Polls not going your way? :rolleyes:

I said yesterday that it will probably be a Yes vote. I am pointing out that the overall result could be jeopardised by people who are not entitled to vote coming over to Ireland to cast their vote.

Is that too complex for you?

Donnielighto · 25-05-2018 11:44am

bubblypop wrote: »

I'm home for the week to vote.
And I am entitled to.

I presume your residence is out of the country for less than 18 months and and won't exceed that so. If that's the case I've no issue but if it is then you're abusing our voting system.

myshirt · 25-05-2018 11:45am

_Dara_ wrote: »

This simply isn’t true. People are left on registers for years erroneously. If ordinary residence isn’t held in addition to citizenship, the person is not eligible to vote.

As Lionel Hutz highlighted, there is the law, and "the law".

Bret Hart · 25-05-2018 11:46am

No.

25-05-2018 11:47am

ted1 wrote: »

Because you get to excercise your democratic right which is not afforded to may people around the world and was hard fought for.

You also get to show the establishment that you do not agree with either situations and in future votes they may offer an alternative

Choosing not to vote is also exercising one's democratic right. In the case of a voter who is ignorant of the issues, not voting is a more civically-minded, responsible thing to do.

kunst nugget · 25-05-2018 11:48am

Voted just after 7 o'clock this morning as I won't get a chance to get to the polling station later on. Voted Yes. I'm forty now and I've waited all my adult life to have a chance to vote on this issue.

redarmy · 25-05-2018 11:49am

Yes

AtomicHorror · 25-05-2018 11:49am

Deleted User wrote: »

Choosing not to vote is also exercising one's democratic right. In the case of a voter who is ignorant of the issues, not voting is a more civically-minded, responsible thing to do.

I think, at best, it is the less irresponsible thing to do.

C__MC · 25-05-2018 11:49am

An emphatic no for me!

Nettle Soup · 25-05-2018 11:50am

Mavis Some Insignia wrote: »

I said yesterday that it will probably be a Yes vote. I am pointing out that the overall result could be jeopardised by people who are not entitled to vote coming over to Ireland to cast their vote.

Is that too complex for you?

Have patience Bella. It will not be that tight that a few rogue voters from abroad will make a blind bit of difference.

hardCopy · 25-05-2018 11:51am

o1s1n wrote: »

Aren't you an edgelord.

Voted yes myself. Polling stations were a lot emptier than I expected.

My first time voting at my new address but the place was like a morgue compared to my experience at previous polls.

_Dara_ · 25-05-2018 11:52am

Nettle Soup wrote: »

Have patience Bella. It will not be that tight that a few rogue voters from abroad will make a blind bit of difference.

Hope not. Divorce passed by only 9000 votes.

Doctors room ghost · 25-05-2018 11:53am

kunst nugget wrote: »

Voted just after 7 o'clock this morning as I won't get a chance to get to the polling station later on. Voted Yes. I'm forty now and I've waited all my adult life to have a chance to vote on this issue.

If the yes vote carries would you be willing to work in one of these clinics if you were offered employment there and the same question to all yes voters.
If you had relevant qualifications and you were offered employment there would you be willing to work there?

rob316 · 25-05-2018 11:53am

I will be voting yes at lunch time. Whatever my moral feelings are about abortion,its happening and I want women to have the choice, support and to do it safely.

_Dara_ · 25-05-2018 11:54am

Doctors room ghost wrote: »

If the yes vote carries would you be willing to work in one of these clinics if you were offered employment there and the same question to all yes voters.
If you had relevant qualifications and you were offered employment there would you be willing to work there?

In an abortion clinic? Yeah, course, if I was qualified.

uptherebels · 25-05-2018 11:55am

Doctors room ghost wrote: »

If the yes vote carries would you be willing to work in one of these clinics if you were offered employment there and the same question to all yes voters.
If you had relevant qualifications and you were offered employment there would you be willing to work there?

What clinics? You mean gp,'s or hospitals

Cedric87 · 25-05-2018 11:55am

voted no.. protect the unborn

Doctors room ghost · 25-05-2018 11:55am

_Dara_ wrote: »

In an abortion clinic? Yeah, course, if I was qualified.

That’s fair so.no issues if that’s the case

Hitman3000 · 25-05-2018 11:56am

Doctors room ghost wrote:

If the yes vote carries would you be willing to work in one of these clinics if you were offered employment there and the same question to all yes voters. If you had relevant qualifications and you were offered employment there would you be willing to work there?

Why would you seek qualifications in a particular field and then refuse to work in said field. Wouldn't make sense tbh.

Nettle Soup · 25-05-2018 11:57am

_Dara_ wrote: »

Hope not. Divorce passed by only 9000 votes.

That was 23 years ago.

A lot of water has passed under the bridge and Rome's influence has diminished significantly.

Nettle Soup · 25-05-2018 11:57am

AnneFrank wrote: »

what about the babies choice, i'm sure they wouldn't choose death

You're better than that Anne.

Exit poll: The post referendum thread. No electioneering.

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