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Tuesday 27 October 2020
The vote came a year to the day after more than one million people thronged downtown Santiago amidst a wave of social unrest.
Bunreacht na hÉireann states: “The Government shall consist of not less than 7 and not more than 15 members.”
He signed the measure today, three days after it sailed through the Russian parliament
The Irish constitution drew inspiration from others, but did not include the right to bear arms.
The divorce referendum was passed by an overwhelming majority of 82%.
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A new report by the society details a number of “unsatisfactory” aspects of divorce law.
Officials were quizzed about their assertions the Bill is unconstitutional and would result in higher mortgage interest rates.
Through primary legislation the government would introduce, you would have to live apart for two years before getting a divorce.
The government announced the terms of the referendum today.
It was due to be held in May, but Varadkar said the woman in the home referendum might take its place.
Which way will you vote?
The decision was made despite public support nationwide for the reform.
Almost 65% voted in favour of the 37th amendment to the Constitution in the blasphemy referendum.
The Justice Committee published a report on the matter today.
It was a resounding Yes to repeal the offence.
Barrister Anthony Moore writes about whether deportation law reform is throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
A poll has found support for extending voting rights at 27%.
Charlie Flanagan said the reference to blasphemy in the Constitution incorrectly identifies Ireland “as a country that does not value freedom of expression”.
The forthcoming referendum bill was up for pre-legislative scrutiny in the Oireachtas this morning.
A referendum on the topic has been delayed.
It had been suggested that the clause should be amended rather than deleted.
it’s intended that the referendum would be held in conjunction with the removal of the blasphemy offence from the Constitution.
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.
The vote is four weeks away.
Ireland will vote on the controversial Constitutional amendment in eight weeks time.
The Cabinet is discussing potential abortion legislation today.
It stems from a decision made by Justice Aileen Donnelly this week.
Yesterday, the Supreme Court clarified that the unborn does not have constitutional rights outside of the Eighth Amendment.
The Taoiseach had previously halted publishing the draft legislation for the Eighth referendum pending the ruling.
The Pro Life Campaign had argued that it had spent “a significant amount of time” on the issue of defining the unborn.
The Pro Life Campaign argued that they had spent a significant amount of time on the issue that was before the Supreme Court.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Varadkar said he was in favour of changing Ireland’s abortion laws.
Here’s what happened at the committee’s meeting today.
The move had been widely expected in the wake of Catalonia’s recent disputed vote for independence.
Dun Laoghaire TD Richard Boyd Barrett has called the government “shameful” for not supporting the Bill.
Locals have reported troops firing at buildings and people in the capital as tensions escalate.
Kenny commended the Citizen’s Assembly’s chairperson, Ms Justice Laffoy on her work.
Its recommendation says that Ireland’s constitution should deal with abortion – but not in the manner it does now.
LIKE ALMOST EVERYTHING this year, Halloween in 2020 will be a bit different from usual.
Large scale fancy-dress parties shouldn’t be happening under Level 5.
One thing we can still do, however, is watch some horror films.
There’s plenty to choose from ranging between the child-friendly to the very scary ones available on streaming platforms and set to be shown on TV in the coming days.
So, this morning we’re asking you: Do you plan to watch some horror films this Halloween?
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