Refendum Count: All ballot boxes have been emptied in the Donegal count centre

Counting in the Family and Carer Referendums is almost complete at the count centre in Letterkenny's Aura Centre.

All ballot boxes have been emptied, and it certainly looks like being a strong No on both counts. 

There is still a marked absence of local representatives, though a small number of No campaigners are present at the count.

Nationally, the government has conceded defeat in both referendums. Here in Donegal, a formal annoucnement is not expected until such time as the result has been announced nationally. This is expected to take place in late afternoon.