Tánaiste casts his vote and gives Cillian Murphy a resounding 'yes' for the Oscar's
Tánaiste Micheál Martin cast his referendum vote at Cillian Murphy's former National School in Ballinlough this morning.
TÁNAISTE Micheál Martin cast his vote at St Anthony’s National School in Ballinlough in Cork this morning with locals eager to gauge his thoughts on the crucial vote this weekend — with some viewing that as the outcome of the Referendum whilst others speculated on the possibility of past pupil, Cillian Murphy, bringing on Oscar home to Leeside.
Arriving at the primary school shortly after 10am with his wife, Mary, the Tánaiste said that he was ‘very pleased’ to vote yes to both propositions in the referendum.
“They are modest proposals which will bring a more inclusive value in terms of family and understanding and acknowledgement of different family types in Ireland particularly single parents and unmarried couples either with children or without children," said Mr Martin.
"And also then the first time that care as a concept in the home will be recognised in the constitution and stating clearly that the State shall strive to support that care in the home. That is essentially what is before the people. And in my view merits a yet vote in terms of the two propositions.”
The Tánaiste expressed confidence in terms of the receiving a strong yes vote to both propositions being put before the electorate.
"We are in a situation where there is turmoil in the world with the wars in Gaza and in Ukraine and everything that is happening. But with that said people were warm certainly towards having a more inclusive definition of the family in the constitution that reflects modern realities and also a clause in the constitution that would reflect modern realities around women’s role in society. That the broad role of women in society should be reflected in the constitution.”
Mr Martin chatted with voters about the vote and the Oscar chances of local ‘boy’ Cillian Murphy who is nominated in the 'Best Actor’ category at the Oscars this weekend for his role in . He paused to examine a questionnaire Cillian Murphy had filled out for past pupils in the national school which he attended in the 1980’s.
Cillian told the youngsters that he attended the school from 1982 to 1988 having moved from Dublin. His biggest challenge was 'trying to understand the Cork accent.' He said he 'wasn’t very good at maths' and that although both his parents were teachers and his grandfather a headmaster he had never wanted to follow in their footsteps.
“I knew from an early age what a hard profession it is, and how much dedication you need. I don’t think I ever had the vocation."
Mr Martin, who is a former teacher, admitted that he was awaiting the outcome of the Oscars with “bated breath.”
"When I was Minister for Education I worked with Cillian’s father who was a school inspector. At that time school inspectors would create the class speeches for Ministers of Education when you went to schools around the country. I had a very close friendship with the inspectorate in Cork.
I met him (his father) recently. It is fabulous for the family. They are a very modest family and I think all of Cork are waiting with bated breath and we are wishing him the best. (Oppenheimer) is one of those films that will stand the test of time. I think it merits the Oscar award.
When you look back to his career it is testimony to the importance of supporting the arts at the early stages.”
Mr Martin added that he found himself in agreement with the actor on a number of issues including supporting the arts and on the subject of his favourite Cork man.
“I am in 100 percent agreement with Cillian in terms of his favourite Cork man in terms of Roy Keane. I might add (hurling manager and former hurler) Jimmy Barry Murphy.”
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