Taoiseach announces plan for referendum to allow Irish diaspora vote in presidential elections

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced plans for a referendum to allow millions of Irish citizens living abroad to be eligible to vote in Irish presidential elections.

Speaking at a famine memorial event in Philadelphia at the start of his week-long US St Patrick's day visit, Mr Kenny confirmed the move will be sought by Government to ensure the voice of the Irish diaspora can be heard.