Fine Gael were the only group of Irish MEPs to say they had voted in favour of Ms von der Leyen.

Micheál Martin said he does not accept that the referendums' rejections were a symbol of dissatisfaction with the Government

Low voter turnouts were reported around the country for much of the day

Low turnouts were reported at polling stations across the country on Friday morning

Voters will be asked to cast their ballots regarding two proposed changes to the Constitution on March 8th

The majority of survey respondents did not know the referendums are due to be held on Friday, March 8th

Tuesday, February 20th is the deadline to to vote in the referendums

who took part in the ballot, which concluded on Thursday, voted by 95 per cent in favour of the action.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney expressed confidence that the Government will defeat a no-confidence motion

Party leader Mary Lou McDonald confirmed the move this morning after a meeting of TDs

The new offer contains a pay boost of almost 10% over three years