The nature of the coming referendum must also be considered.

I see that as coming through the process of a referendum.

That would be the least one could expect in any kind of democratic referendum!

As a result of the referendum, home rule came into effect 1 May 1979.

Some sort of national referendum on the issue has also been mentioned.

The result of a special referendum on Tuesday was too close to call.

"We had an agreement that everything would be over at the end of the referendum."

The date of the referendum was later set for 6 March.

By law, a new election is supposed to be held within 60 days of the referendum.

Voices on either side of referendum set out their case.