'Two wallops': Resounding defeats as country votes no in family and care referenda 

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Both referenda have been resoundingly defeated by the Government, with more than 70% of voters rejecting proposals on care.

The results of the care amendment, announced at Dublin Castle, saw 73.9% of voters go against the proposed change to the constitution. In the family referendum, 67.69% voted no.