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Family amendment rejected as 67% vote no

Family amendment rejected as 67% vote no

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

A total of 67% voted against the amendment
Government ‘defeated comprehensively’ in referenda – Taoiseach

Government ‘defeated comprehensively’ in referenda – Taoiseach

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Leo Varadkar said the Government had been given ‘two wallops’ by the electorate
As it happened: Overwhelming no vote in family and care referendums

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

Sat, 09 Mar, 2024

Ireland has voted to reject Government proposals to change the Constitution that would have removed the so-called “woman in the home” clause and widened the definition of family
Referendums: Voter turnout picks up as 10pm closing time looms

Referendums: Voter turnout picks up as 10pm closing time looms

Fri, 08 Mar, 2024

Low turnouts were reported at polling stations across the country on Friday morning
Voting down referendums will ‘reaffirm’ Constitution’s sexist language, Varadkar warns

Voting down referendums will ‘reaffirm’ Constitution’s sexist language, Varadkar warns

Mon, 04 Mar, 2024

Two referendums will be held on March 8th proposing to change the Constitution
Quiz: How much do you know about Ireland's past referendums?

Quiz: How much do you know about Ireland's past referendums?

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

Voters will be asked to cast their ballots regarding two proposed changes to the Constitution on March 8th
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.
Catholic bishops issue warning over proposed constitutional changes on family and care

Catholic bishops issue warning over proposed constitutional changes on family and care

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Referendums are being held next month on plans to change the Constitution.
March 8th referendums: Everything you need to know about care and family amendments

March 8th referendums: Everything you need to know about care and family amendments

Sat, 24 Feb, 2024

Irish citizens are being asked to vote in two referendums to change the Constitution
Sinn Féin to campaign Yes Yes in referendums despite ‘imperfect’ care amendment

Sinn Féin to campaign Yes Yes in referendums despite ‘imperfect’ care amendment

Tue, 20 Feb, 2024

Party leader Mary Lou McDonald said the removal of ‘sexist’ language around a woman’s duties in the home was a ‘yes, all day every day’.
Fianna Fáil launches campaign for ‘yes’ votes in referendums

Fianna Fáil launches campaign for ‘yes’ votes in referendums

Tue, 13 Feb, 2024

Two votes will be held on March 8th
Taoiseach warns of ‘red herrings’ during referenda campaigns

Taoiseach warns of ‘red herrings’ during referenda campaigns

Mon, 12 Feb, 2024

Two votes will be held on March 8th to amend Ireland’s Constitution.
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.
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.

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