Comedian Katherine Ryan has best response to troll who told her to ‘keep her nose out’ of Ireland’s abortion referendum

COMEDIAN Katherine Ryan slammed a Twitter troll who told her to 'keep her nose out' of Ireland's upcoming abortion referendum.

The comedian was tweeting her support for a yes vote as the Republic of Ireland is set to go to the polls to vote on the contentious issue this Friday May 25.

Katherine, who was born in Canada to an Irish father and Canadian mother, had been tweeting her support for voting yes to repeal the eighth amendment of Ireland's constitution.

Under current legislation, the amendment equates the right to life of a pregnant woman with that of an embryo or foetus, and therefore criminalises abortion in all cases except where continuing a pregnancy would result in death.

While many praised the Your Face or Mine? host's support for a yes vote in the referendum, one Twitter user posted: "Stick to your own country and keep your nose out of Ireland's politics".

But Katherine wasn't taking it - and tweeted a screenshot of the troll's tweet as well as a snap of herself holding her Irish passport, writing: "Keep your nose out of my d**k. #TogetherForYes"

Under Irish law, if either of your parents is an Irish citizen born in Ireland, then you are automatically an Irish citizen and can therefore apply for an Irish passport.

Her comeback appeared to win over Twitter as Sue Kirk said: "Katherine, you legend :)", while Fosh added: "She's a national treasure, with as many nationalities as she likes."

Ruth Repeal Phoenix said: "Katherine, I ❤ you. #together4yes", while Jarlath McNee added: "Admire you even more, wonderfully played."

And Jo tweeted: "Ooh burn!"

The referendum seeks the approval of the Irish people to repeal the Eighth Amendment of the constitution - which has imposed some of the world's toughest abortion laws since 1983.

If Ireland votes Yes on May 25, the Government has said it will legislate for unrestricted abortion up to 12 weeks.

A survey for Sky News on May 21 showed 47 per cent supporting reform and 37 per cent opposed.

Some 11 per cent said they did not know and 6 per cent prefer not to say.

Meanwhile an Irish Times/Ipsos poll showed 44 per cent in favour - down three points since three weeks earlier - and a four-point rise to 32 per cent against.

Nearly a quarter of voters - 24 per cent - were either unsure or were not voting.

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