Local TD Gerry Adams has welcomed the overwhelming vote in support of the marriage equality referendum in County Louth.
The referendum saw 63.5% of the electorate vote Yes with the Sinn Féin president proud of everyone who did so.
He said: “I want to commend all of those in County Louth who have participated in the referendum campaign over the last few months.
“The hard work and dedication of the Yes campaign was rewarded. The Yes vote for marriage equality is a resounding vote of confidence in the future. It has brought a new generation into the political process. It demonstrated the power of our people to drive the process of change and a demand for an equality.
“The marriage equality rights that will be enjoyed by Irish citizens in the south must be shared with citizens in the north. We need further constitutional change to fully build the republic promised in the proclamation.
“It is a good day for equality and compassion, and a good day for Ireland,” he said.
