Divorce Referendum Result Shows Swell Of Support For People Suffering Marital Breakdown
That's according to Culture Minister, Josepha Madigan
The result of the divorce referendum shows the groundswell of support that's there for people suffering marital breakdown.
That's according to Culture Minister Josepha Madigan following this morning's announcement that 82 percent of people voted in favour of the proposal.
It means the waiting time for a divorce will be reduced from 4 to 2 years, while foreign divorces will also be recognised.
Josepha Madigan says it shows the kindness of the Irish people:
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