# Referendum
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This week
14th April 2024 - 19th April 2024
on hold
It's official: There won't be a patent referendum in June as Burke says 'more time is needed'
16 Apr
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Up In The Air
Peter Burke's first big test as minister? Fighting off patent referendum postponement, says FF senator
15 Apr
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Last week
7th April 2024 - 13th April 2024
Voices
Emma DeSouza: Should we really put a price on a United Ireland?
Emma DeSouza
Updated
11 Apr
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Last month
March 2024
Referendum
Taoiseach says investigation needed into alleged vote blocking of black Irish person in referendum
17 Mar
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Referendums
Tánaiste says Government may have 'overestimated' public support for Constitutional changes
11 Mar
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let us know
Open Thread: Carers, what would you like to see from government after the No vote in the care referendum?
11 Mar
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Voices
'This is not a victory for anyone': A carer reacts to landslide No vote in referendum
Ann Brehony
Updated
10 Mar
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in the spotlight
International coverage of referendums focuses on 'shambolic' campaign and 'women in the home'
Updated
10 Mar
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Referendums
'Disabled people are not a burden': Campaigner thanks public for resounding No vote
10 Mar
22.4k
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AG advice leak
Minister 'frustrated' at AG advice leak but says it backed Govt position on immigration and care
9 Mar
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Voting Guide
Which is green and which is white? Here's your guide to voting today
Updated
8 Mar
56.4k
To the Polls
Voting to get under way as polling stations for Family and Care referendums open at 7am
8 Mar
9.1k
head to head
Politicians on Yes and No sides lay out their stalls in final TV debate ahead of referendums
7 Mar
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8 March
Electoral Commission: Referendum poster by Senator Sharon Keogan 'an incorrect representation'
The poster is one of a number printed by the senator in the lead up to the referendum votes on Friday.
Updated
5 Mar
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Voices
Opinion: Yes, the wording is tricky, but I am voting 'Yes, Yes' in the proposed referendums
Ursula Barry
Updated
5 Mar
17.7k
Voices
Opinion: Does the care referendum show that it’s time for some constitutional spring cleaning?
Dr Alan Greene
Updated
4 Mar
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Voices
Opinion: Mainstream feminists are backing the 'care amendment' - this is a mistake
Rosaleen McDonagh
3 Mar
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family and care amendments
Referendum Q&A: What will you be asked to vote on? And what exactly is a durable relationship?
People will next week be asked to vote on amending sections of the Constitution related to the family and the provision of care.
The votes, dubbed the Family Amendment and the Care Amendment, will take place next Friday
The Constitution currently only recognises families based on marriage and refers to a woman's place 'in the home'
Not up to speed on what the referendums are about? We've got you covered
Órla Ryan
2 Mar
39.7k
Voices
Carer: 'I'm so desperate for scraps of support, I'm almost hoping for a yes vote next week'
Rita B. Wray
1 Mar
14.3k
February
February 2024
Voices
Debate Room: The Yes and No sides set out their cases for the forthcoming referendums
Sarah O'Reilly & Heather Humphreys
Updated
27 Feb
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8 March
Campaign group Equality not Care says proposed change in care referendum is ‘ageist' and 'ableist'
21 Feb
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March Referendums
Here's how to register to vote (or update your information) ahead of next month's referendums
15 Feb
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reader questions
What do you want to know about the 8 March referendums? Send us your questions
12 Feb
24.2k
March Referendums
Varadkar launches Fine Gael campaign calling for a double Yes vote in family and care referendums
12 Feb
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Voices
Referendum vote: 'I realise now we men were conditioned to think women are more natural carers'
Mick Gaskin
9 Feb
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January
January 2024
PATENT-LY OBVIOUS
There's going to be ANOTHER referendum this year and it's on... patents
23 Jan
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FACTCHECK
FactCheck: Could the 'women in the home' referendum erase all references to women in the Constitution?
23 Jan
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Women in the Home
Sinn Féin says it will support a Yes vote in the upcoming referendums
23 Jan
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definition of family
Man entitled to widower's pension despite not being married to partner, Supreme Court rules
John O’Meara said today’s ruling will help many other families in similar situations.
Órla Ryan
22 Jan
69.5k
durable relationships
Supreme Court ruling in widower's pension case could have implications for referendum
22 Jan
37.4k
Women in the Home
TD will 'take her chances' with current 'women in the home' wording rather than 'wishy washy' replacement
7 hrs ago
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March Referendums
Referendums: Flac suggests changing 'durable relationships' wording, warns about misinformation
The Free Legal Advice Centre says the proposed changes, as currently worded, are “symbolic” and “will not deliver meaningful enforceable rights”.
17 Jan
16.4k
RELATED
Political parties to table amendments to referendum wording as Sinn Féin seeks 'clarifications'
17 Jan
Simon Harris claims single-parent families are not adequately recognised in Irish constitution
11 Jan
Not our job to win referendums for the government, says chief exec of new electoral authority
1 Jan
Elections
Not our job to win referendums for the government, says chief exec of new electoral authority
1 Jan
17.5k
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Last year
2023
Abortion care
'Doing it on Women's Day like it's a gift to us': Cairns criticises govt on women's referendum
14 Dec 2023
11.1k
Women in the Home
Referendums on 'women in the home' reference and wider definition of family to be held in March
5 Dec 2023
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