Polls open in Seanad and appeal court referendums

Voting is under way in the Seanad and Court of Appeal referendums.

More than 3m people are eligible to vote on whether or not to abolish the Seanad and whether or not to establish a Court of Appeal and make other changes to the courts system.

Over 6,000 polling stations across the State will remain open until 10pm.

Reports from around the country suggest that turnout is low, while a voter turnout of 13.5% was reported in Dublin City up to 3pm.

Numbers are expected to pick up as people leave work this evening.

It is not necessary to bring the official polling card when going to vote, but some form of official identification may be demanded.

There are two separate papers, with a simple Yes or No required for each.

President Michael D Higgins and senior politicians cast their ballots this morning.

Some commentators had advocated urging reform rather than abolition when casting votes.

However, a spokesman for the Department of the Environment warned last night that writing on ballot papers could jeopardise votes as returning officers could deem them spoiled.

Information on both referendums is available on the Referendum Commission website.

Results are expected to be announced by mid to late afternoon tomorrow.

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