Paddy Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The result of the vote was Tá, 17; Níl, 17. Where there is an equality of votes, pursuant to Article 15.11.2° of the Constitution, I must exercise my casting vote. I voted against the question in this case, and the result of the vote is now Tá, 17; Níl, 18. I therefore declare the amendment defeated.