Leo Varadkar says Government got 'two wallops' with referenda 'defeated comprehensively'

Cork South-Central became the first constituency with results in the family referendum, with 61% voting no
Leo Varadkar says Government got 'two wallops' with referenda 'defeated comprehensively'

Ballot boxes and votes being counted in Dublin Castle. Picture: Leah Farrell/© RollingNews.ie

Government ministers have conceded defeat in both the family and care referenda, hours before the results have been confirmed.

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