Referendum Campaigns

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 February 2023

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Ceisteanna (448)

Neasa Hourigan

Ceist:

448. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the Government has set a date for a referendum on Articles 40.1 and 41 of the Constitution to give effect to the Committee on gender equality recommendations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9769/23]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

The bringing of a referendum is a matter for the Taoiseach and the Government. The Government is currently considering the report of the Citizens' Assembly on Gender Equality and its recommendations with regard to the possible holding of referenda on Article 40.1 and on Article 41.