Varadkar - Government 'defeated comprehensively' in referenda

The government acknowledges the comprehensive defeat of the Family Amendment and Care Amendment referendums. They accept responsibility for failing to convince the majority to vote yes. This marks the 12th and 13th time a government has lost a referendum, highlighting a historical pattern of such outcomes.

What was the outcome of the Family Amendment and Care Amendment referendums?

• They were passed with a narrow margin.

• They were passed with a large majority.

• They were defeated with a significant turnout.

• They were postponed to a later date.

How did the government respond to the referendum results?

• They decided to challenge the results.

• They called for a re-vote.

• They ignored the results.

• They accepted and respected the results.

What did the government acknowledge regarding their role in the referendum?

• They were partially responsible.

• They had no responsibility in the outcome.

• They failed to convince the majority.

• They successfully convinced the majority.

What did the speaker mention about the electorate's reaction to the government?

• The electorate is indifferent to government actions.

• The electorate always supports the government.

• The electorate never reacts to government actions.

• The electorate often gives the government a 'wallop'.

How many times has the government lost a referendum according to the speaker?

• 15th and 16th time

• 12th and 13th time

• 10th and 11th time

• 5th and 6th time