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Minister denies Government did not put enough work into referendums

Minister denies Government did not put enough work into referendums

Pippa Hackett rejected accusations that the Government did not give enough information to the public about the referendums.

Government defeated in referenda as proposals fail to win over public

Government defeated in referenda as proposals fail to win over public

The proposals would have removed the so-called ‘woman in the home’ clause and widened the definition of family in the Constitution

Family amendment rejected as 67% vote no

Family amendment rejected as 67% vote no

A total of 67% voted against the amendment

Government ‘defeated comprehensively’ in referenda – Taoiseach

Government ‘defeated comprehensively’ in referenda – Taoiseach

As it happened: Overwhelming no vote in family and care referendums

As it happened: Overwhelming no vote in family and care referendums

Voting closes in referendums over changes to Constitution

Voting closes in referendums over changes to Constitution

Referendums see low voter turnout so far

Referendums see low voter turnout so far

McAleese supports ‘yes’ votes in family and care referendums

McAleese supports ‘yes’ votes in family and care referendums

Fri, 01 Mar, 2024

People will vote on March 8th on proposed changes to the Constitution

Donohoe rejects claims by Catholic bishops that family amendment weakens marriage

Donohoe rejects claims by Catholic bishops that family amendment weakens marriage

Mon, 26 Feb, 2024

Catholic bishops have called for a no vote in the referendums next month.

Non-marital families ‘marginalised’ throughout Ireland’s history – O’Gorman

Non-marital families ‘marginalised’ throughout Ireland’s history – O’Gorman

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

The Minister for Children has backed people to back changes to the Constitution.

Labour to campaign for Yes votes in referenda on family

Labour to campaign for Yes votes in referenda on family

Thu, 25 Jan, 2024

Referenda are to be held on March 8th to amend Ireland’s Constitution

Sinn Féin and Social Democrats back two Yes votes in upcoming referendums

Sinn Féin and Social Democrats back two Yes votes in upcoming referendums

Tue, 23 Jan, 2024

Two referenda are to be held on March 8 to amend Ireland’s Constitution.