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# constitution - Saturday 1 August, 2020
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.”
# constitution - Saturday 14 March, 2020
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
# constitution - Sunday 1 September, 2019
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.
# constitution - Wednesday 12 June, 2019
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%.
# constitution - Saturday 18 May, 2019
Here's your quick guide to the divorce referendum
Get up to speed.
# constitution - Sunday 5 May, 2019
Quiz: How much do you know about Irish referendums?
Test your knowledge here.
# constitution - Thursday 2 May, 2019
Solicitors want a Yes vote in divorce referendum
A new report by the society details a number of “unsatisfactory” aspects of divorce law.
# constitution - Wednesday 3 April, 2019
'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.
# constitution - Tuesday 26 March, 2019
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.
# constitution - Tuesday 29 January, 2019
Divorce referendum: Voters will be asked whether to delete 'living apart period' from Constitution
The government announced the terms of the referendum today.
# constitution - Tuesday 1 January, 2019
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.
These are the referendums coming up in 2019 - and a few after that
Which way will you vote?
# constitution - Wednesday 19 December, 2018
Cuba to scrap same-sex marriage language from new constitution, official says
The decision was made despite public support nationwide for the reform.
# constitution - Tuesday 11 December, 2018
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.
# constitution - Thursday 6 December, 2018
Committee backs changes to ‘women’s place in the home' section of Constitution
The Justice Committee published a report on the matter today.
# constitution - Saturday 27 October, 2018
The Irish people have voted to remove blasphemy offence from the Constitution
It was a resounding Yes to repeal the offence.
# constitution - Friday 26 October, 2018
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.
# constitution - Saturday 29 September, 2018
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%.
# constitution - Thursday 20 September, 2018
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”.
# constitution - Wednesday 19 September, 2018
'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.
# constitution - Saturday 8 September, 2018
Poll: Should reference to women's 'life within the home' be removed from Constitution?
A referendum on the topic has been delayed.
# constitution - Monday 3 September, 2018
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.
# constitution - Thursday 5 July, 2018
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.
# constitution - Monday 2 July, 2018
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.
# constitution - Friday 27 April, 2018
Q & A: What do you want to know before voting in the Eighth Amendment referendum?
The vote is four weeks away.
# constitution - Sunday 1 April, 2018
From 1983 to 2018: A history of the Eighth Amendment
Ireland will vote on the controversial Constitutional amendment in eight weeks time.
# constitution - Tuesday 27 March, 2018
Varadkar says Coveney's call for two-thirds majority lock in abortion law is unconstitutional
The Cabinet is discussing potential abortion legislation today.
# constitution - Thursday 15 March, 2018
Irish judges defend High Court judge against 'unacceptable' personal attacks from Polish media
It stems from a decision made by Justice Aileen Donnelly this week.
# constitution - Thursday 8 March, 2018
What the 'unborn' ruling means for the Eighth Amendment referendum
Yesterday, the Supreme Court clarified that the unborn does not have constitutional rights outside of the Eighth Amendment.
# constitution - Wednesday 7 March, 2018
Supreme Court rejects definition of 'unborn' as an unborn child in Constitution
The Taoiseach had previously halted publishing the draft legislation for the Eighth referendum pending the ruling.
# constitution - Wednesday 7 February, 2018
Supreme Court dismisses Pro Life Campaign request to become adviser in 'defining the unborn' case
The Pro Life Campaign had argued that it had spent “a significant amount of time” on the issue of defining the unborn.
# constitution - Tuesday 6 February, 2018
Supreme Court to decide whether Pro Life Campaign can be an advisor in the 'defining the unborn' case
The Pro Life Campaign argued that they had spent a significant amount of time on the issue that was before the Supreme Court.
# constitution - Saturday 27 January, 2018
Leo Varadkar says he will campaign to liberalise Ireland's abortion laws
Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Varadkar said he was in favour of changing Ireland’s abortion laws.
# constitution - Wednesday 6 December, 2017
As it happened: Eighth Amendment Committee to recommend straight repeal
Here’s what happened at the committee’s meeting today.
# constitution - Saturday 21 October, 2017
Spain's government has stripped Catalonia of its 'autonomous powers'
The move had been widely expected in the wake of Catalonia’s recent disputed vote for independence.
# constitution - Thursday 21 September, 2017
Dáil defeats Bill that would make housing a constitutional right
Dun Laoghaire TD Richard Boyd Barrett has called the government “shameful” for not supporting the Bill.
# constitution - Sunday 30 July, 2017
Candidate shot dead as Venezuelans line up to vote in controversial election
Locals have reported troops firing at buildings and people in the capital as tensions escalate.
# constitution - Thursday 27 April, 2017
Taoiseach gives first response to Citizen's Assembly vote, says committee now being set up
Kenny commended the Citizen’s Assembly’s chairperson, Ms Justice Laffoy on her work.
# constitution - Saturday 22 April, 2017
Poll: Do you agree with the Citizens' Assembly recommendation to replace - not repeal - the Eighth?
Its recommendation says that Ireland’s constitution should deal with abortion – but not in the manner it does now.
# constitution - Friday 21 April, 2017
'There’s a strong chance the Assembly won’t recommend repealing the Eighth Amendment outright'
The Assembly should recommend taking the issue out of the Constitution, allowing it to be regulated through legislation, writes Eoin Daly.
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Poll: Have you been to a cinema since they re-opened?
CINEMAS IN IRELAND were permitted to re-open under Phase Three of re-opening the country on 29 June.
Dublin Airport said yesterday that last month was the dullest July in 34 years according to its Met Éireann station there so the weather certainly suited the cinema.
In recent weeks, some cinema chains across the country have begun to re-open their doors and – with many of the top film studios delaying the release of their latest blockbusters – many have been screening some classic movies to entice the audiences in.
And, as in many other situations, capacity in cinemas is now reduced due to the need for social distancing.
So, today we’re asking you: Have you been to a cinema since they re-opened?
Poll Results:
No (548)
I wouldn't usually go to the cinema anyway (83)
No cinema near me has re-opened (40)
Yes (39)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Opinion: We've waited long enough - we must wipe out nuclear weapons for good
By International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Opinion: 'Lebanon needs help - or the consequences for the Middle East don't bear thinking about'
By Brid Kennedy
Yesterday’s explosion made a desperate situation worse, writes Bríd Kennedy of Concern.
Tribute: John Hume said setting up the first credit union in Northern Ireland was 'the thing I'm proudest of'
By Gerry Thompson
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