Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2023
524. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Justice whether there are plans to legislate to change the requirement for individuals taking up certain public offices in the State, including President and judge, to swear a religious oath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34825/23]
View answerArticles 12.8, 31.4 and 34.6.1° of the Constitution respectively prescribe the wording of a declaration to be made by a person taking up office as President, as a member of the Council of State, and as a judge. The declarations contain religious references. Any amendment to these provisions would require a referendum.
