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# referendum - Wednesday 13 July, 2022

Oireachtas report recommends referendum on women's place in the home

# Gender Equality

Oireachtas report recommends referendum on women's place in the home

Jul 13th 2022, 12:54 PM 11,863 Views 36 Comments

The Gender Equality Committee has proposed that several amendments to the constitution be put to a vote next year.

# referendum - Tuesday 28 June, 2022

Scotland to hold second independence referendum in October 2023

# Indyref 2

Scotland to hold second independence referendum in October 2023

Updated Jun 28th 2022, 3:05 PM 30,034 Views 45 Comments

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she is ‘ready and willing’ to negotiate with Boris Johnson to hold a legal vote.

# referendum - Thursday 23 June, 2022

Future Scottish independence referendum ‘should be put to all four UK nations’

# Not So United

Future Scottish independence referendum ‘should be put to all four UK nations’

Jun 23rd 2022, 7:26 PM 24,037 Views 30 Comments

The debate comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon began laying out the case for a second Scottish independence referendum.

Give 16-year-olds the vote? TDs are set to debate a motion calling for a referendum on the move

# RIGHT TO VOTE

Give 16-year-olds the vote? TDs are set to debate a motion calling for a referendum on the move

Jun 23rd 2022, 6:00 AM 13,028 Views 74 Comments

Thomas Pringle TD, who initiated the bill, says he would like to see the referendum held alongside the local and European elections in 2024.

# referendum - Sunday 26 September, 2021

Swiss voters approve same-sex marriage by clear margin in referendum

# Marriage For All

Swiss voters approve same-sex marriage by clear margin in referendum

Sep 26th 2021, 6:46 PM 15,484 Views 77 Comments

The country has authorised same-sex civil partnerships since 2007.

# referendum - Wednesday 21 July, 2021

Hungary plans to hold a referendum over its controversial LGBT law

# Viktor Orban

Hungary plans to hold a referendum over its controversial LGBT law

Jul 21st 2021, 8:26 PM 18,419 Views 53 Comments

It comes as the government is under fire over findings it used malware to spy on opposition figures.

# referendum - Sunday 13 June, 2021

Switzerland rejects proposal to become first country in Europe to ban pesticides

# To The Polls

Switzerland rejects proposal to become first country in Europe to ban pesticides

Updated Jun 13th 2021, 6:00 PM 28,049 Views 14 Comments

An extension of emergency Covid laws was set to be passed.

# referendum - Saturday 24 April, 2021

'Women in the home clause' the key question as virtual Citizens' Assembly to deliver its results

# Gender Equality

'Women in the home clause' the key question as virtual Citizens' Assembly to deliver its results

Apr 24th 2021, 6:30 AM 13,887 Views 14 Comments

The issue was to be put to a referendum during the lifetime of the previous government.

# referendum - Sunday 21 March, 2021

Scottish minister says vote for independence will take place at the end of Covid pandemic

# Scotland

Scottish minister says vote for independence will take place at the end of Covid pandemic

Mar 21st 2021, 4:11 PM 18,215 Views 64 Comments

Scotland’s constitution secretary said such a vote will be held ‘when the time is right’.

# referendum - Saturday 20 March, 2021

Scottish independence would be like Brexit on a rocket to Mars, Lib Dem leader warns

# Vote

Scottish independence would be like Brexit on a rocket to Mars, Lib Dem leader warns

Mar 20th 2021, 6:52 PM 26,583 Views 38 Comments

Scottish party leader Willie Rennie said now is not the time for another referendum on the issue.

# referendum - Friday 30 October, 2020

# Euthanasia

New Zealand votes to legalise euthanasia but not marijuana in referendums

Oct 30th 2020, 6:43 AM 24,567 Views 24 Comments

The two referendums represented significant potential changes to New Zealand’s social fabric.

# referendum - Thursday 1 October, 2020

'It is up to the Dáil': Government won't need referendum to introduce assisted dying law

# Dying With Dignity

'It is up to the Dáil': Government won't need referendum to introduce assisted dying law

Oct 1st 2020, 12:05 AM 29,068 Views 55 Comments

TDs are set to debate the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020 in the Dáil today.

# referendum - Tuesday 1 September, 2020

Nicola Sturgeon sets out plans for independence referendum draft bill in 2021

# Indyref2

Nicola Sturgeon sets out plans for independence referendum draft bill in 2021

Sep 1st 2020, 5:58 PM 36,136 Views 37 Comments

Nicola Sturgeon also announced a raft of measures to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.

# referendum - Friday 22 May, 2020

Quiz: How well do you remember the marriage equality referendum count day?

# Evening Quiz

Quiz: How well do you remember the marriage equality referendum count day?

May 22nd 2020, 9:30 PM 20,672 Views 76 Comments

Test your knowledge.

# referendum - Wednesday 25 December, 2019

Majority of people in Ireland want to allow Irish citizens abroad to vote in presidential elections

# Irish Abroad

Majority of people in Ireland want to allow Irish citizens abroad to vote in presidential elections

Dec 25th 2019, 7:00 AM 8,706 Views 80 Comments

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

# Border Poll

Majority of people in the Republic want Irish unity referendum within five years

Nov 24th 2019, 6:30 AM 56,453 Views 133 Comments

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?

# Your Say

Poll: Should we hold a referendum on capping insurance payouts?

Oct 16th 2019, 9:27 AM 35,218 Views 109 Comments

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

# Separation Period

Cabinet to discuss divorce proposals amid fears Brexit could impact recognition of UK separations

Oct 8th 2019, 9:18 AM 8,243 Views 11 Comments

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?

# Your Say

Poll: Should citizens in the North be allowed vote in Irish presidential elections?

Sep 29th 2019, 9:30 AM 44,747 Views 185 Comments

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

# Presidential Elections

Referendum commission over extending voting rights abroad set up

Sep 27th 2019, 10:22 AM 7,976 Views 59 Comments

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

# Referendum

Campaigners want to 'bust some myths' about presidential voting rights for citizens abroad

Jul 10th 2019, 6:20 AM 14,495 Views 74 Comments

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

# Brexit

High Court throws out misconduct in public office case against Boris Johnson

Jun 7th 2019, 1:40 PM 13,008 Views 36 Comments

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

# Official Result

It's a Yes: Ireland has voted resoundingly to pass the divorce referendum

Updated May 26th 2019, 9:40 AM 49,378 Views 67 Comments

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

# Divorce Referendum

Exit poll shows Greens will top European poll in Dublin amid big gains for the party

May 24th 2019, 10:08 PM 117,645 Views 225 Comments

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

# Count On Us

Your complete guide to TheJournal.ie's election and referendum coverage this weekend

May 24th 2019, 7:02 PM 13,086 Views 31 Comments

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?

# Uncoupling

Divorce in numbers: How do divorce rates in Ireland compare to those in Europe and elsewhere?

May 22nd 2019, 6:15 AM 41,835 Views 17 Comments

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

# Referendum

Switzerland votes to approve stricter gun laws in line with EU regulations

May 19th 2019, 4:25 PM 12,355 Views 22 Comments

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

# Big Day Of Voting

Here's your quick guide to the divorce referendum

May 18th 2019, 5:00 PM 18,071 Views 13 Comments

Get up to speed.

# referendum - Sunday 14 April, 2019

# Brexit

Bertie Ahern and Tony Blair write joint op-ed calling for second Brexit referendum

Apr 14th 2019, 6:00 PM 48,743 Views 77 Comments

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

Opinion: 'As I attempt to buy my first home, disheartened isn't even the word'

Apr 11th 2019, 7:00 AM 25,961 Views 62 Comments

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?

# Your Say

Poll: Should the four-year time period for divorce be reduced?

Mar 26th 2019, 9:29 AM 46,370 Views 32 Comments

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

# COME WHAT MAY

MPs overwhelmingly back delaying Brexit if needed, as Labour says it will support second referendum

Feb 27th 2019, 9:24 PM 30,760 Views 27 Comments

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

# Polling Day

Referendum to give Irish abroad vote in presidential elections delayed to last week in October

Feb 5th 2019, 3:55 PM 9,601 Views 76 Comments

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

Opinion: Is it time to fully remove divorce from the Irish constitution?

Feb 3rd 2019, 8:45 AM 19,180 Views 44 Comments

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'

# One For The Diary

Varadkar says bumper day of elections and referendums will be among 'busiest days in Irish politics'

Jan 14th 2019, 4:16 PM 33,034 Views 84 Comments

The Taoiseach says 24 May will feature a range of different votes.

# referendum - Tuesday 8 January, 2019

# Opinion

Opinion: How could a second Brexit referendum be undemocratic?

Jan 8th 2019, 7:00 AM 23,052 Views 86 Comments

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?