Result
| Eighth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland referendum | ||
|---|---|---|
| Choice | Votes | Percentage |
| Yes | 841,233 | 66.90% |
| No | 416,136 | 33.10% |
| Valid votes | 1,257,369 | 99.32% |
| Invalid or blank votes | 8,625 | 0.68% |
| Total votes | 1,265,994 | 100.00% |
| Voter turnout | 53.67% | |
| Electorate | 2,358,651 | |
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