# Referendums
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March
March 2024
Referendums
Tánaiste says Government may have 'overestimated' public support for Constitutional changes
11 Mar
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take two
Senior Sinn Féin TD says party won't be rerunning family and care referendums if in power
11 Mar
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Voices
'This is not a victory for anyone': A carer reacts to landslide No vote in referendum
Ann Brehony
Updated
10 Mar
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in the spotlight
International coverage of referendums focuses on 'shambolic' campaign and 'women in the home'
Updated
10 Mar
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Referendums
'Disabled people are not a burden': Campaigner thanks public for resounding No vote
10 Mar
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zero for two
Varadkar says O'Gorman doesn't need to resign over referendum result
Updated
9 Mar
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Referendum results
O'Gorman says he is 'extremely disappointed' by anticipated No/No referendums outcome
9 Mar
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To the Polls
Voting to get under way as polling stations for Family and Care referendums open at 7am
8 Mar
9.1k
FACTCHECK
Christmas cards and a Supreme Court case: The latest claims about the Family and Care referendums
Voters will go to the polls tomorrow.
7 Mar
18.0k
tomorrow's vote
Campaigners blast 'outdated' law allowing polling staff to 'refuse' help to disabled voters
7 Mar
7.9k
8 March
Electoral Commission: Referendum poster by Senator Sharon Keogan 'an incorrect representation'
The poster is one of a number printed by the senator in the lead up to the referendum votes on Friday.
Updated
5 Mar
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family and care amendments
Referendum Q&A: What will you be asked to vote on? And what exactly is a durable relationship?
People will next week be asked to vote on amending sections of the Constitution related to the family and the provision of care.
The votes, dubbed the Family Amendment and the Care Amendment, will take place next Friday
The Constitution currently only recognises families based on marriage and refers to a woman's place 'in the home'
Not up to speed on what the referendums are about? We've got you covered
Órla Ryan
2 Mar
39.7k
February
February 2024
Electoral Commission
'Serious damage can be done to democracy' — Electoral Commission warns about disinformation
21 Feb
8.7k
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yes vote
Sinn Féin pledges to re-run referendums if they fall and the party gets into government
20 Feb
10.7k
March Referendums
Here's how to register to vote (or update your information) ahead of next month's referendums
15 Feb
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THE MORNING LEAD
'The wording doesn't go far enough': We asked carers how they'll vote in the care referendum
Some carers told us that they think the wording of Article 42B is insulting, while others are still unsure as to how they will vote on 8 March.
Jane Moore
15 Feb
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reader questions
What do you want to know about the 8 March referendums? Send us your questions
20 hrs ago
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THE MORNING LEAD
Welfare payments, immigration and throuples: The false claims being made about the March referendums
Voters will go to the polls in the two referendums a month from today.
False claims circulating include that a Yes vote will negatively affect mothers.
Misinformation has also been spread about polygamy, and about changes to child benefit.
Independent legal experts say the proposed changes are symbolic and will have little impact in law.
8 Feb
27.1k
January
January 2024
Care referendum
Labour to support a Yes vote in upcoming referendums after party's rewording not accepted
24 Jan
14.2k
50
PATENT-LY OBVIOUS
There's going to be ANOTHER referendum this year and it's on... patents
23 Jan
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definition of family
Man entitled to widower's pension despite not being married to partner, Supreme Court rules
John O’Meara said today’s ruling will help many other families in similar situations.
Órla Ryan
22 Jan
69.6k
Analysis
Energy sucked out of referendum campaign before it starts with parties 'begrudging' Yes votes
21 Jan
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Women in the Home
TD will 'take her chances' with current 'women in the home' wording rather than 'wishy washy' replacement
18 Jan
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Referendums
'Durable' relationships, 'throuples' and care in the home discussed in referendums Dáil debate
17 Jan
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March Referendums
Referendums: Flac suggests changing 'durable relationships' wording, warns about misinformation
The Free Legal Advice Centre says the proposed changes, as currently worded, are “symbolic” and “will not deliver meaningful enforceable rights”.
17 Jan
16.4k
RELATED
Political parties to table amendments to referendum wording as Sinn Féin seeks 'clarifications'
17 Jan
Simon Harris claims single-parent families are not adequately recognised in Irish constitution
11 Jan
Not our job to win referendums for the government, says chief exec of new electoral authority
1 Jan
Women in the Home
Political parties to table amendments to referendum wording as Sinn Féin seeks 'clarifications'
17 Jan
9.4k
Referendums
Simon Harris claims single-parent families are not adequately recognised in Irish constitution
11 Jan
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Last year
2023
Women in the Home
Two referendums on gender equality and family expected to take place next year
27 Sep 2023
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All time
Let's Get Quizzical
Quiz: How much do you remember about Irish referendums of years gone by?
28 Oct 2018
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grab your anorak
A new Ireland? A look at the numbers behind the marriage equality and abortion votes
3 Jun 2018
44.6k
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Save the Dates
You'll be asked to vote in quite a few referendums over the next two years
26 Sep 2017
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