John BrophySinn Fein now saying that they won't re-run the family and care referenda, despite previous promises. What a bunch of populist twats; their policies just blow in the wind.
Comte Eugène de Phoque@ciaranmak If the Irish constitution language doesn't change with this referendum, the unions should argue that it's a woman's right to work remotely from their residence
#wfh
#referendum
#CareReferendum
#FamilyReferendum
#Ireland
#Ref24
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#Ref24
IanMoore3000Now updated with added No No posters
https://www.flickr.com/photos/inuitmonster/albums/72177720315185481
#Posters #referendum #CareReferendum #FamilyReferendum #Ireland #Ref24
2024 - Ireland votes
People will have many opportunities to vote in 2024. 8 March - a referendum on changing the constitutional definition of the family and a referendum on removing a thing in the constitution about a woman's place being in the home and replacing it with a new provision about how the state should help family members care for each other [both of these referendums were defeated] On a date to be decided but probably Friday 7 June: - elections to local authorities - elections to the European Parliament A general election to Dáil Éireann may take place in 2024 (but could also be held back until early 2025).
John B. LambeAdmittedly, the Care Amendment doesn't achieve a non-sexist equivalent of what was intended in the current Article 41.2.2°. That would be that the State should endeavour to ensure that it is possible for one parent (either one) in a couple to choose not to work in the labour market, so that children would have more time with a parent.
That could be problematic too, since the parent who doesn't work would usually be the mother, but at least that's not in the wording.
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That could be problematic too, since the parent who doesn't work would usually be the mother, but at least that's not in the wording.
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Eoghan MurrayExcellent article on the 2 referenda:
https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/news/opinion-whichever-way-the-vote-goes-dont-expect-concrete-change.html
Care: "As with the previous article, the obligation placed on the State is weak [...however it is ...] a symbolic acknowledgement that we lead relational lives in which we are cared for and care for others within a broad range of familial settings. Stating this clearly in the Constitution signals that people are valued for who they are and not only as economic producers and consumers."
The Irish #Referendums:
The Care Referendum proposes to remove some out-dated (from 1937), well-meant, but sexist language from our Constitution. It would be embarrassing if it were defeated.
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What are you being asked to decide on? - Electoral Commission
On 8 March 2024, Irish citizens will be asked to vote in two referendums to change our Constitution. The first Referendum concerns the concept of Family in the Constitution The second Referendum proposes to delete an existing part of the Constitution and insert new text providing recognition for care provided by family members to each … Continued
Sharrow_irlOpinion: The care referendum is problematic, paternalistic and downright irresponsible (via @thejournal_ie) https://jrnl.ie/6318809 #VoteyesNo #carereferendum
Some posters for the approaching referendum (plus a history walking tour).
#Posters #referendum #CareReferendum #FamilyReferendum #Ireland #Ref24
https://www.flickr.com/photos/inuitmonster/albums/72177720315185481/
2024 - Ireland votes
People will have many opportunities to vote in 2024. 8 March - a referendum on changing the constitutional definition of the family and a referendum on removing a thing in the constitution about a woman's place being in the home and replacing it with a new provision about how the state should help family members care for each other [both of these referendums were defeated] On a date to be decided but probably Friday 7 June: - elections to local authorities - elections to the European Parliament A general election to Dáil Éireann may take place in 2024 (but could also be held back until early 2025).
Robin CafollaI think a lot of civic society groups jumped the gun by supporting yes/yes.
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RABHARTAIn relation to the upcoming referendum on the care amendment, it seems that many carers and people with disabilities are being ignored.
We would encourage people to search the hashtag #voteyesno to hear some of these voices.
#CareReferendum #careref #irishpolitics #ireland #referendum
We'll link some examples from Twitter on here: