The repeal of the #8th Referendum: What comes next?

We take a look at what is to come over the next few weeks and months when - as now looks almost certain - it is confirmed Ireland has voted to repeal the Eighth Amendment of the constitution.

The first step will see President Michael D Higgins sign the repeal of the Eighth Amendment into law. After that, there will still be a long way to go before the passing of the anticipated legislation to legalise abortion.