ICCL director claims moral victory for 'No' campaign

The director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties has claimed the "No" camp has won the moral argument surrounding the citizenship referendum.

ICCL director claims moral victory for 'No' campaign

The director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties has claimed the "No" camp has won the moral argument surrounding the citizenship referendum.

Speaking at the launch of the Women’s Council’s campaign, Aisling Reidy, director of the ICCL, said the arguments of the referendum’s opponents had been consistent, unlike those of the "Yes" camp.

“There has not been one single civic voice, people who represent women or children or human rights or migrants or society, who has come out and called for this referendum,” she said.

More in this section

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited