Coalition faces super referendum day

Government TDs will face into three referenda to be held on the same polling day, just a week after the announcement of the budget.

The Coalition is preparing for a super referendum day on Thursday, Oct 24, on three constitutional changes, one of which will be on the reduction of the age of voting from 18 to 16.

The age reduction was recommended in January by the Constitutional Convention which is due to submit its report shortly to Phil Hogan, the environment minister. The Cabinet will then decide on its recommendations.