The campaigns sparked debate over the meaning of family, the role of women in the home and the state's duty of care.
The Irish government has been defeated in the twin referendums on changing the country's constitution, prime minister Leo Varadkar has conceded. Mr Varadkar, who said he wanted to remove 'very old-fashioned language' in his country's constitution, said it was clear the amendments were 'defeated comprehensively on a respectable turnout'. 'It was our responsibility to convince the majority of people to vote 'yes' and we clearly failed to do so,' he said.
But commentators have said the proposal to spread the burden of care for family members with disabilities to the entire family from only the woman became a row about the extent or willingness of the state to support carers. A 'yes' vote win had been thought possible as opinion polls suggested support for the 'yes' side on both votes.
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