Violet-Anne Wynne
Question:296. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if he will provide an update on wording of proposed referenda in to take place in 2024 [1837/24]
View answerThursday, 18 January 2024
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The Government has approved Bills for two referendums which will:
- amend Article 41 the Constitution to provide for a wider concept of Family; and
- delete Article 41.2 of the Constitution to remove text on the role of women in the home, and to insert a new Article 42B to recognise family care.
The Referendum Bills have now passed all Stages in Dáil Éireann.
Following the passage of the legislation through the Houses of the Oireachtas, An Coimisiún Toghcháin, the Electoral Commission, will prepare a statement or statements containing a general explanation of the subject matter of the proposals for the referendums and of the text thereof in the relevant Bills and any other information relating to those matters that the Commission considers appropriate. It shall also be the function of the Electoral Commission to promote public awareness of referendums and to encourage people to vote.
The referendums will be held on 8 March 2024.