Ireland's Indian-origin Prime Minister Leo Varadkar today declared that the country was set to make history as exit polls indicated a landslide victory for the 'Yes' vote to repeal the country's stringent abortion laws in a landmark referendum. More than 4,500 voters were interviewed by Ipsos/MRBI as they left polling stations yesterday, with the highest 'Yes' vote expected in Dublin at 77 per cent. "It's looking like we will make history," said Varadkar, as the exit poll results poured in. She tweeted, "Based on the exit poll, a historic & great day for Ireland, & a hopeful one for Northern Ireland. The Irish parliament voted to legalise abortion in cases of medical emergencies as well as the risk of suicide in July, 2013.

Source: dna May 26, 2018 13:42 UTC