# Constitution

Last month

May 2023

# factcheck

Factfind: PBP-proposed housing amendment isn't intended to evict people from their homes

Supporters say the proposal to “delimit the right to private property” would protect tenants.

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May 26th 2023, 5:06 PM

Last year

2022

# Referendum

Gender Equality Committee proposes rewording for ‘women in the home’ reference in Constitution

The committee also issued recommendations on childcare and measures to address Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence.

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Dec 15th 2022, 4:14 PM

Voices

Analysis: Let's hear it for Ireland's success on our 100th birthday - we’ve come a long way

On the centenary of the formation of the Irish State, author Mark Henry says Ireland is one of the very best countries in which to live today.

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Dec 6th 2022, 7:00 AM

Voices

Opinion: Today's ruling vindicates Costello's decision to take Ceta to the Supreme Court

Assistant Professor of Law David Kenny says today’s Supreme Court judgement on the trade deal shows how seriously the highest court took the case.

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Nov 11th 2022, 4:12 PM

# president boric

Chile's president dealt a blow as country strongly rejects radical new constitution

Gabriel Boric had argued the document would have ushered in a progressive era.

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Sep 5th 2022, 7:36 AM

# Powersharing

British MPs support moves for UK Government to commission Northern Ireland abortion services

The bill had sparked debate on whether the UK Government was respecting devolution in Northern Ireland.

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Jun 22nd 2022, 6:14 PM

# Bunreacht na hÉireann

What to do with Article 41.2? 'It hasn't actually contributed anything. It's never been a help'

It has no legal significance and the idea of changing it has been kicking around for almost 30 years – but it’s still unclear what’s going to happen to the Constitution’s most contentious article.

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Jan 31st 2022, 8:00 PM

All time

# ICCL

Irish Council for Civil Liberties calls for mandatory hotel quarantine to be suspended

The ICCL says that the Constitution requires that the State employ detention as “a very last resort”.

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Apr 19th 2021, 4:38 PM

# Women's Rights

Citizens' Assembly meets to discuss constitution clause on ‘women in the home’

The Assembly heard that Article 41.2 of the Constitution came from “a very different time, for a very different Ireland.”

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Feb 13th 2021, 4:25 PM

Voices

Opinion: The role of Attorney General should be more transparent - let's start by publishing the advice

Dr David Kenny and Dr Conor Casey argue that the refusal to publish the advice of the AG by successive governments serves no one.

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Jan 30th 2021, 7:40 AM

# Houses of the OIreachtas

Does the constitution need to be changed to allow TDs to take maternity leave?

The Taoiseach has said that constitutional change could be needed to provide for TD maternity leave, but constitutional experts say otherwise.

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Dec 12th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Democracy

Chileans vote overwhelmingly to replace their constitution

The vote came a year to the day after more than one million people thronged downtown Santiago amidst a wave of social unrest.

32.7k

Oct 26th 2020, 2:50 PM

# super junior ministers

Having 18 ministers at Cabinet is 'fairly obviously unconstitutional' and politically 'dubious'

Bunreacht na hÉireann states: “The Government shall consist of not less than 7 and not more than 15 members.”

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Aug 1st 2020, 10:30 AM

# president

Russia's Vladimir Putin signs law that could keep him in power for another 16 years

He signed the measure today, three days after it sailed through the Russian parliament

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Mar 14th 2020, 5:30 PM

Voices

The Irish For: Guns and Gaelic - the history of the right to bear arms

The Irish constitution drew inspiration from others, but did not include the right to bear arms.

23.1k

Sep 1st 2019, 8:30 AM

# 38th amendment

The Divorce Bill has been signed into law, shortening the 4-year separation period

The divorce referendum was passed by an overwhelming majority of 82%.

37.0k

Jun 12th 2019, 11:00 AM

# big day of voting

Here's your quick guide to the divorce referendum

Get up to speed.

18.1k

May 18th 2019, 5:00 PM

# Bunreacht na hÉireann

Quiz: How much do you know about Irish referendums?

Test your knowledge here.

26.3k

May 5th 2019, 9:00 PM

# Divorce

Solicitors want a Yes vote in divorce referendum

A new report by the society details a number of “unsatisfactory” aspects of divorce law.

18.6k

May 2nd 2019, 6:10 AM

# sell off

'The banks are dictating what happens': TDs say government relying on 'constitution' card to block vulture funds Bill

Officials were quizzed about their assertions the Bill is unconstitutional and would result in higher mortgage interest rates.

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Apr 3rd 2019, 6:15 AM

# Divorce referendum

Government announces wording of amendments for the divorce referendum

Through primary legislation the government would introduce, you would have to live apart for two years before getting a divorce.

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Updated

Mar 26th 2019, 8:17 PM

# Constitution

Divorce referendum: Voters will be asked whether to delete 'living apart period' from Constitution

The government announced the terms of the referendum today.

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Jan 29th 2019, 2:52 PM

# substituted

Referendum on divorce could be delayed, warns Taoiseach

It was due to be held in May, but Varadkar said the woman in the home referendum might take its place.

22.7k

Jan 1st 2019, 6:30 AM

# referenda

These are the referendums coming up in 2019 - and a few after that

Which way will you vote?

47.5k

Jan 1st 2019, 6:05 AM

# Marriage

Cuba to scrap same-sex marriage language from new constitution, official says

The decision was made despite public support nationwide for the reform.

16.0k

Dec 19th 2018, 7:36 AM

# Referendum

Justice minister to seek fast-tracking of blasphemy Bill

Almost 65% voted in favour of the 37th amendment to the Constitution in the blasphemy referendum.

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Dec 11th 2018, 6:30 AM

# Oireachtas

Committee backs changes to ‘women’s place in the home' section of Constitution

The Justice Committee published a report on the matter today.

7.0k

Dec 6th 2018, 1:57 PM

# blasphemy ref

The Irish people have voted to remove blasphemy offence from the Constitution

It was a resounding Yes to repeal the offence.

42.4k

Oct 27th 2018, 11:04 PM

Voices

Should children born in Ireland to foreign parents be deported?

Barrister Anthony Moore writes about whether deportation law reform is throwing the baby out with the bathwater.

42.8k

Oct 26th 2018, 7:00 AM

# citizenship

Most people are against Irish citizens in the North voting for the Irish president

A poll has found support for extending voting rights at 27%.

16.7k

Sep 29th 2018, 8:00 AM

# Constitution

Blasphemy Bill passes through Oireachtas ahead of referendum next month

Charlie Flanagan said the reference to blasphemy in the Constitution incorrectly identifies Ireland “as a country that does not value freedom of expression”.

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Sep 20th 2018, 9:39 PM

# Article 41.2

'Sexist, outdated, and going to go' - TDs clash over what's next for 'women in the home' section of Constitution

The forthcoming referendum bill was up for pre-legislative scrutiny in the Oireachtas this morning.

15.4k

Sep 19th 2018, 11:52 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should reference to women's 'life within the home' be removed from Constitution?

A referendum on the topic has been delayed.

26.3k

Sep 8th 2018, 6:30 PM

# referendum delay

Government accused of trying to 'press gang' committee to delete Constitutional women in the home reference

It had been suggested that the clause should be amended rather than deleted.

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Sep 3rd 2018, 5:42 PM

# Constitution

Referendum on 'women's life within the home' to be held in October

it’s intended that the referendum would be held in conjunction with the removal of the blasphemy offence from the Constitution.

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Jul 5th 2018, 5:44 PM

Voices

Opinion: 'My tiny family is not a family in the eyes of Bunreacht na hÉireann'

Our home is not a family home in the eyes of the law. And this is true of any family which does not have a married couple within it, writes Sinéad Gibney.

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Jul 2nd 2018, 7:00 AM