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Potential low turnout not a reason to shelve gender referendum, says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has acknowledged a planned referendum on gender equality could attract a low turnout, but he said that was not a reason not to hold it. Leo Varadkar said November’s vote could involve up to three separate referenda to address different ...

08 Mar 2023 at 21:05

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Kildare Senator calls for ‘Yes-Yes’ vote in March referenda

A Senator has called for those in County Kildare to vote 'Yes-Yes' in the referenda taking place next month. Fianna Fáil Senator Fiona O’Loughlin has called for a ‘Yes Yes’ vote in the upcoming referendums, which relate to the status of Family and ...

14 Feb 2024 at 15:05

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Counting of votes underway across Ireland in Family and Care referendums

The counting of votes is underway at count centres across the country following the two constitutional referendums which took place on Friday. Polling stations closed at 10pm on Friday and the sorting and counting of ballot papers began at 9am ...

09 Mar 2024 at 09:00

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Dark Knight lands in Limerick as tallyman nabs bat at count centre

ONE of the counting staff at the Limerick count centre had a flying visit this morning, as a bat came in to vote on the referendums. Tallyman, Laurence Callaghan, was in for a surprise as he discovered a bat in the count centre. Rumour has it ...

09 Mar 2024 at 12:44

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Referenda proposals ‘a step forward towards a more fair Ireland’ – Labour leader

Labour leader Ivana Bacik has said the proposed constitutional changes on the definition of the family and acknowledging carers would represent a “step forward” on the current wording. She said despite being disappointed with the two ...

19 Feb 2024 at 16:09

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EXPLAINER: What you need to know about the upcoming referenda in March

Two upcoming referenda on March 8 have been at the forefront of political discussion in recent weeks as proposed changes to the Irish constitution are in voters hands. The independent information campaign launched today, January 25, ...

25 Jan 2024 at 10:54

National News

Polls open as voting is underway in two referendums

Voting is underway at polling stations across the country on the constitutional referendums on Family and Care. Almost 3.5 million people - Irish citizens living in the State - are eligible to vote between now and 10pm this Friday. ...

08 Mar 2024 at 07:29

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Martin says ‘we’re running out of time’ to run EU patent referendum in June

Tanaiste Micheal Martin did not refute suggestions that a referendum to approve Ireland’s participation in an EU patent court will not be held in June as planned. The Unified Patent Court aims to make it easier for businesses and ...

12 Apr 2024 at 21:34

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BREAKING: Family referendum is defeated as Ireland votes no

Ireland has overwhelmingly voted to defeat the proposed amendment to the Constitution in the family referendum. The majority of voters in Ireland voted against the proposed amendment regarding the Family bill. 67.69% voted ...

09 Mar 2024 at 19:12

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'A woman's place is wherever she wants it to be' - Referendums planned to change constitutional references

Two referendums are to be held next year on constitutional references and family care. The removal of the outdated reference to women's duties in the home along with a new reference to carers that will recognise all those ...

05 Dec 2023 at 15:56

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REVEALED: Polling date for two referenda on care and women's role in the home confirmed

The polling date for two upcoming referenda on family and care has been confirmed. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, today (January 24) announced polling for the two referenda ...

24 Jan 2024 at 18:41

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Care referendum unlikely to lead to justiciable rights – academic

The proposed referenda wording on care is unlikely to lead to the creation of any justiciable rights, while the proposed family amendment will result in “modest changes”, an academic has said. Dr Eoin Daly, a lecturer ...

07 Mar 2024 at 12:00

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