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Referendums on women in the home and concept of family 'a long time coming' - O'Reilly

The Government has today confirmed plans to hold referendums on constitutional references to family and care in March 2024.  The proposed referendums will be held on International Women's Day on 8 March would broaden the definition of family beyond marriage in the constitution.  Kieran was joined by Senator and Chair of the Green Party Pauline O’Reilly and David Quinn, the head of the Iona Institute. 

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17.28 5 Dec 2023


Referendums on women in the home and concept of family 'a long time coming' - O'Reilly


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The Government has today confirmed plans to hold referendums on constitutional references to family and care in March 2024. 

The proposed referendums will be held on International Women's Day on 8 March would broaden the definition of family beyond marriage in the constitution. 

Kieran was joined by Senator and Chair of the Green Party Pauline O’Reilly and David Quinn, the head of the Iona Institute. 


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