FG backs Government on citizenship referendum

FINE GAEL last night backed the Government’s citizenship referendum on June 11.

Although Fine Gael will not be campaigning actively for the referendum, as it says it is a sensitive issue that should not be politicised in any way, the party’s backing is a significant boost for the Government’s prospects of getting the proposal passed.

After spending the past two months opposing the holding of the referendum on the same day as the local and European elections, Enda Kenny last night called for supporters of his party to vote ‘Yes’ in the poll.