Ballybane event kickstarts independent information campaign on upcoming referendums

Chair of the independent Electoral Commission, Ms Justice Marie Baker, has been meeting with the Traveller community in Ballybane in the past hour.

The event is kickstarting a national independent information campaign on the upcoming referendums on March 8th.

It aims to provide information in a clear and objective way - and advise people how to distinguish fact from opinion. 

Galway Traveller Movement is also using today to encourage the community to get involved, and have their voice heard by casting their votes. 

David Nevin has been speaking to Ms. Justice Marie Baker.