Martin predictsYes vote victory

THE Government remains convinced it will record a comprehensive victory in the citizenship referendum despite the latest opinion poll showing substantial opposition to the proposed change.

Health Minister Micheál Martin yesterday said the next month will give the Yes campaign ample time to tackle any confusion about the referendum proposal and ensure a strong Yes vote on June 11.

He was responding to the Irish Examiner/Prime Time opinion poll which found 44% of people believe a child, who does not have a parent who is an Irish citizen, should not be entitled to Irish citizenship automatically, while 41% believe they should. Some 15% of people remain undecided.