(MENAFN) Counting is under way in Ireland's historic abortion referendum after exit polls reported a great victory for those advocating liberalization.
The polling data, which suggests seven out of 10 voters backed reform, meant advocates for change were celebrating long before the first poll boxes were opened at 9am at count centers across the country.
The vote saw citizens effectively select to either retain or repeal the Eighth Amendment of the state's constitution, which prohibits terminations unless a mother's life is in danger.
If the Yes vote is confirmed, the Irish Government intends to legislate by the end of the year to make it relatively easy for a woman to acquire the procedure in early pregnancy.
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