Fine Gael Senators Miss Referendum Votes for Rugby Match; Fianna Fáil TDs Split on Referendums
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Two Fine Gael senators, John McGahon and Garret Ahearn, missed voting in the referendums because they were traveling to the Ireland vs England rugby match.
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Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness voted No in the referendums, joining party colleague Willie O'Dea in opposing the proposals.
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Fianna Fáil TD Niamh Smyth also voted No, swayed by arguments from Senator Tom Clonan about the care referendum burdening families.
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Fine Gael TD Ciarán Cannon admitted he did not actively canvass for the referendums, although he voted Yes.
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Green Party TD Brian Leddin acknowledged he did not knock on doors to campaign for the referendums, saying "I could have done more."