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# referendum - Wednesday 25 December, 2019
Majority of people in Ireland want to allow Irish citizens abroad to vote in presidential elections
That’s according to an Amárach/Claire Byrne Live poll carried out for TheJournal.ie.
# referendum - Sunday 24 November, 2019
Majority of people in the Republic want Irish unity referendum within five years
That’s according to the latest Amárach/Claire Byrne Live poll for TheJournal.ie.
# referendum - Wednesday 16 October, 2019
Poll: Should we hold a referendum on capping insurance payouts?
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar suggested the idea of a referendum yesterday.
# referendum - Tuesday 8 October, 2019
Cabinet to discuss divorce proposals amid fears Brexit could impact recognition of UK separations
New legislation will reduce the length of time couples must be separated before divorcing.
# referendum - Sunday 29 September, 2019
Poll: Should citizens in the North be allowed vote in Irish presidential elections?
A Referendum Commission was set up this week to examine the issue ahead of a vote.
# referendum - Friday 27 September, 2019
Referendum commission over extending voting rights abroad set up
Tánaiste Simon Coveney announced the measure today.
# referendum - Wednesday 10 July, 2019
Campaigners want to 'bust some myths' about presidential voting rights for citizens abroad
We’ve been promised a referendum on the issue later this year.
# referendum - Friday 7 June, 2019
High Court throws out misconduct in public office case against Boris Johnson
The lawsuit had accused him of knowingly lying during the Brexit referendum campaign.
# referendum - Sunday 26 May, 2019
It's a Yes: Ireland has voted resoundingly to pass the divorce referendum
An overwhelming 82% of the electorate voted in favour of changing divorce references in the Constitution.
# referendum - Friday 24 May, 2019
Exit poll shows Greens will top European poll in Dublin amid big gains for the party
The exit poll has Ciarán Cuffe on 23%, with Fine Gael’s Frances Fitzgerald on 14%.
Your complete guide to TheJournal.ie's election and referendum coverage this weekend
We’ll keep you covered as counts take place on Saturday and Sunday.
# referendum - Wednesday 22 May, 2019
Divorce in numbers: How do divorce rates in Ireland compare to those in Europe and elsewhere?
Ireland is set to vote this Friday on whether or not the wait period for couples seeking a divorce should be reduced.
# referendum - Sunday 19 May, 2019
Switzerland votes to approve stricter gun laws in line with EU regulations
Reports suggest the country has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world.
# referendum - Saturday 18 May, 2019
Here's your quick guide to the divorce referendum
Get up to speed.
# referendum - Sunday 14 April, 2019
Bertie Ahern and Tony Blair write joint op-ed calling for second Brexit referendum
In the op-ed in the Irish Times, they describe Brexit as ” the most serious threat to peace in the North and to the union in our lifetime”.
# referendum - Thursday 11 April, 2019
Opinion: 'As I attempt to buy my first home, disheartened isn't even the word'
In Berlin, a proposed referendum seeks to ban the largest landlord company and expropriate the homes for social housing – but the average rent in Dublin is twice that of Berlin, writes Ciaran Connolly.
# referendum - Tuesday 26 March, 2019
Poll: Should the four-year time period for divorce be reduced?
Under the current system, married couples need to have lived apart for at least four years during the previous five years.
# referendum - Wednesday 27 February, 2019
MPs overwhelmingly back delaying Brexit if needed, as Labour says it will support second referendum
Unless Article 50 is extended, Theresa May has just one month to get a deal over the line.
# referendum - Tuesday 5 February, 2019
Referendum to give Irish abroad vote in presidential elections delayed to last week in October
The referendum was initially due to take place in May but Cabinet today approved to move it to the autumn.
# referendum - Sunday 3 February, 2019
Opinion: Is it time to fully remove divorce from the Irish constitution?
The government is proposing a referendum to reduce the time period for divorce but other constitutional restrictions will still apply, writes David Kenny.
# referendum - Monday 14 January, 2019
Varadkar says bumper day of elections and referendums will be among 'busiest days in Irish politics'
The Taoiseach says 24 May will feature a range of different votes.
# referendum - Tuesday 8 January, 2019
Opinion: How could a second Brexit referendum be undemocratic?
Changing your course of action based on your circumstances is considered common sense for individuals, companies, and governments, so why should Brexit be any different?
# referendum - Sunday 6 January, 2019
Poll: Would you like to see divorce waiting times lowered or abolished?
A referendum on divorce in Ireland is to be held in May.
May says MPs who don't back her Brexit deal risk damaging democracy
The British Prime Minister is resisting calls for a second referendum on Britain leaving the EU.
# referendum - 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?
# referendum - Monday 17 December, 2018
Poll: Should there be a second Brexit referendum?
Theresa May is to warn MPs that a second Brexit referendum would do “irreparable damage” to British politics.
# referendum - 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.
# referendum - Friday 7 December, 2018
Poll: Should reference to women's 'life within the home' in the Constitution be amended?
The Justice Committee published a report on the matter yesterday.
# referendum - Thursday 6 December, 2018
Poll: Should Irish citizens living abroad be allowed to vote in the Irish presidential election?
It’s understood a referendum on the matter will be held next May.
# referendum - Wednesday 5 December, 2018
The legislation legalising abortion in Ireland has been passed by the Dáil
This means that it is on track for new legislation regulating termination of pregnancy to be introduced in Ireland in the new year.
# referendum - Tuesday 20 November, 2018
Antidepressant prescriptions increased after Brexit vote
The UK voted to leave the EU on 23 June 2016.
# referendum - Wednesday 14 November, 2018
Social media ad regulations should be drawn up for future referendums, Commission says
The Referendum Commission says new regulations should be drawn up by government.
# referendum - Saturday 10 November, 2018
Concerns raised about proposed referendum to reduce whiplash payouts
New figures revealed that the average award in a whiplash case is over €20,000.
# referendum - 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.
This has been the lowest turnout in Irish presidential election history
Just 43.87% of the electorate voted in the presidential election.
'A new, tolerant, liberal Ireland': World media reacts to blasphemy vote
The Irish Times exit poll has it passing by 69% to 31% while the RTÉ exit poll has it passing by 71% to 29%.
# referendum - Friday 26 October, 2018
Here's your guide to voting in the presidential election and blasphemy referendum
What, when, where – and a bit of who and which, if you need help with that as well.
# referendum - Wednesday 24 October, 2018
Undecided on the blasphemy referendum? Campaigners go head-to-head to help you decide
The vote to remove the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution takes place on Friday.
# referendum - Monday 22 October, 2018
Poll: How will you vote in the blasphemy referendum?
Friday is Presidential election day, but there’s also a referendum on blasphemy.
Your say
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Poll: Did the FAI make the right call replacing Mick McCarthy with Stephen Kenny?
THE FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION of Ireland yesterday announced that Stephen Kenny will take over as manager of the Irish football team immediately.
Kenny was due to take over from Mick McCarthy in August following the Euro 2020 campaign but the postponement of the tournament has hastened that move, with the former Dundalk manager taking over immediately.
Kenny paid tribute to McCarthy’s contribution to Irish football. McCarthy also gave Kenny his blessing and wished him well in his career as manager of the team.
So today we’re asking you: Did the FAI make the right call replacing Mick McCarthy with Stephen Kenny?
Poll Results:
Yes (5642)
No (3502)
I'm not sure (1199)
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
Wood Quay veteran, hero of the Liberties: John Gallagher's death has deprived Dublin of one of its champions
By Donal Fallon
Gallagher, who passed away recently, kept Dublin and the Liberties in his heart.
Opinion: Should the EU's role in the Covid-19 crisis merely be as Best Supporting Actor?
By Noelle O Connell
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