Fine Gael TD for Dun Laoghaire, Mary Mitchell O’Connor, has urged people to use their vote this Friday. Tens of thousands of new voters have registered ahead of polling day.

“This has been a remarkable campaign. I am amazed at the amount of young people who have taken this campaign to their hearts by both campaigning and registering to vote for the first time. Decisions are made by people who turn up so my appeal on the day before polling is p really encourage all those people who have registered to get out and vote.

“There are a few things people need to remember before casting their votes.

“Polling stations are open between 7am and 10pm. People don’t need polling cards but do need an ID, like a passport or driving license.

“There will be two ballot papers, the white one is the one for the Marriage Equality referendum. Only put an X in the Yes box. Anything else could spoil a vote. And remember no selfies in the voting booth.

“The most important thing is to vote. The next most important thing is to get family, friends and colleagues to go vote too.

“I’ll be voting yes because I believe we should all have the right to marry the person we love. Marriage equality will ensure that gay family members, friends and colleagues are treated the same as everyone else.”