Dublin, May 27 -- : People in the Republic of Ireland voted to ease restrictions on divorce laws by an overwhelming majority after the results of a recently held referendum were revealed on Sunday morning.
Results of the referendum, held on Friday, showed that 82 per cent of voters want to change the existing divorce law under which a person can only apply for a divorce after living separately from their spouse for four out of the previous five years, CNN reported.
However, the clause will now be removed, allowing lawmakers to decide on a new separation period.
Minister for Justice and Equality Charlie Flanagan took to Twitter on Friday saying the exit polls showing overwhelming support for the change are "very positive news."
"I intend...