Paul Gavan (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I want to expand on that point. A number of us from all parties have been working with Together for Yes. It has been an inspiring experience to work with Together for Yes. We have seen young men and young women in particular coming in for the first time to politics to debate this crucial issue. Wherever I have worked with them, whether in Limerick, Dublin or Athlone, it has been very impressive. We had 60 people out in the north side of Limerick on Monday evening for a canvas. The group incorporated representatives of the Green Party, the Labour Party and the Social Democrats. There was of course a big Sinn Féin presence and there were people from no parties at all. We came together to work towards what is hoped will be a successful result on Friday.

I was particularly struck in Athlone on Friday evening. I am from Westmeath originally. My first engagement in politics was in 1983 when campaigning against this awful amendment.