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Irish referendum on sexist constitutional article postponed6 September
JUSTICE Minister Charlie Flanagan has expressed “much regret” that the country will not be voting on the removal of the “sexist and reductive” section of the co…
Op-ed: As Ireland reconsiders gendered phrasing in the constitution, it should look to its history15 August
Sinn Féin were arguably the biggest victors of the 1918 British general election. Their triumph included the election of Constance Markievicz, the first elected…
Op-ed: What place should the environment have in the constitution?11 July
On 10th July, French MPs will vote on a symbolic measure: an amendment championed by Ecology Minister Nicolas Hulot, which proposes to include “the preservation…
Ireland 'step closer' to gender equality after referendum on women’s place in home clause announced9 July
'Women have felt like second class citizens under this constitution but now a lot of stuff has been reversed – and this is one of the last pieces of that puzzle…
Ireland: Approval given for referendum on removal of blasphemy offence13 June
A referendum on the removal of the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution could be held on the same day as the presidential election, the Minister for Justi…
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