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David Quinn, Director of IONA Institute, went on to reassure the still numerically significant No voters, "Going forward, we will continue to affirm the importance of the biological ties and of motherhood and fatherhood. We hope the Government will address the concerns voters on the No side have about the implications for freedom of religion and freedom of conscience."From the Yes coalition, in a release sent to VICE, Michael Barron, the founder of Belong To, spoke of the importance of the today's outcome: "We've changed forever what it means to grow up LGBT in Ireland. The Irish people, via the ballot box, have today given each and every gay child and young person in Ireland—and across the world—a strong and powerful message that they are loved, they are cared for, and don't need to change who they are."A new generation has spoken. This is a generation with open, kind hearts, a generosity of spirit, and a great capacity to love. They have gone to the polls in their thousands and are responsible for this historic victory for their gay brothers and sisters.""A new generation has spoken. This is a generation with open, kind hearts, a generosity of spirit, and a great capacity to love." —Michael Barron
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