'No' result likely in Dublin

Dublin looks set to reject the abortion referendum as the urban-rural divide grows in voting results.

Dublin looks set to reject the abortion referendum as the urban-rural divide grows in voting results.

Five of Dublin city's areas have come in with an average 60% in favour of No.

The five Dublin county results are due in the next hour, but initial tallies indicate an overwhelming No vote.

Meanwhile, Waterford has voted No to the amendment. After a recount, 412 votes separated the two sides.

Wicklow has also rejected the proposal by a 60% majority.

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