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Referendum to 'underpin' people's housing rights could be held next year - O'Brien

A referendum on inserting a right to housing into the Constitution could be held next year, the housing minister has said. Darragh O’Brien said that it is important to hold a referendum as it would “underpin” people’s housing rights. It comes as ...

01 Mar 2022 at 15:35

National News

New poll reveals majority of Irish people would back a united Ireland

A new poll has revealed a large majority of voters would back a united Ireland in a referendum. The Ipsos MRBI study for the Irish Times showed that 62% of voters would support Irish unity, with 16% opposed – 13% said they do not know, while 8% ...

11 Dec 2021 at 13:15

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Potential low turnout not a reason to shelve gender referendum, says Taoiseach

The Taoiseach has acknowledged a planned referendum on gender equality could attract a low turnout, but he said that was not a reason not to hold it. Leo Varadkar said November’s vote could involve up to three separate referenda to address ...

08 Mar 2023 at 13:17

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Varadkar acknowledges ‘difficulty’ in wording of gender-equality referendum

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has said there has been difficulty in agreeing the wording for an upcoming gender-equality referendum. However, Mr Varadkar said Government is still “aiming for” a November referendum date. It follows ...

28 Jul 2023 at 09:38

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Varadkar unsure if housing referendum can be held within current government term

The Taoiseach has said he is unsure whether a referendum on the right to housing can be held within the lifespan of the current government. Leo Varadkar said the constitution should be amended to enshrine a right to ...

04 Aug 2023 at 15:18

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Varadkar unsure Citizens’ Assembly wording on carers stronger than amendment

Leo Varadkar has said he is unsure that the wording on care proposed by the Citizens’ Assembly is stronger than the care amendment that will be put to the public in a referendum. There are two referenda being held ...

22 Feb 2024 at 09:34

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Referenda proposals ‘a step forward towards a more fair Ireland’ – Labour leader

Labour leader Ivana Bacik has said the proposed constitutional changes on the definition of the family and acknowledging carers would represent a “step forward” on the current wording. She said despite being ...

19 Feb 2024 at 16:09

National News

EXPLAINER: What you need to know about the upcoming referenda in March

Two upcoming referenda on March 8 have been at the forefront of political discussion in recent weeks as proposed changes to the Irish constitution are in voters hands. The independent information campaign ...

25 Jan 2024 at 10:54

National News

REVEALED: Polling date for two referenda on care and women's role in the home confirmed

The polling date for two upcoming referenda on family and care has been confirmed. The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, today (January 24) announced polling for ...

24 Jan 2024 at 18:41

National News

What are the referendums Ireland will vote on in March all about? Everything explained

Registered voters across Ireland will cast their vote this March 2024 on two referendums. Bills on care and the family were published in early December 2023 and propose amendments to the Irish ...

29 Jan 2024 at 16:07

National News

BREAKING: Family referendum is defeated as Ireland votes no

Ireland has overwhelmingly voted to defeat the proposed amendment to the Constitution in the family referendum. The majority of voters in Ireland voted against the proposed amendment ...

09 Mar 2024 at 19:12

National News

Voters 'confused' by Family and Care referendums ballot papers

SOME voters were confused by how ballot papers were designed in the Family and Care referendums as they cast their votes yesterday. There was some confusion among voters, as some ...

09 Mar 2024 at 15:22

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