Yes-side: 'This result is bigger than Ireland...The world is watching'

Latest: "Ireland now has the opportunity to be a beacon to the world in terms of respect for people who can get pregnant.”

The referendum to appeal the 8th Amendment has been passed, by a margin of more than 700,000 votes. The result was 66.4% Yes and 33.6% No.

Update:ARC 'overjoyed' with result