Sinn 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.
Sinn 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.
Now updated with added No No posters
https://www.flickr.com/photos/inuitmonster/albums/72177720315185481
#Posters #referendum #CareReferendum #FamilyReferendum #Ireland #Ref24
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).
Excellent 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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#Referendum #CareReferendum #FamilyReferendum
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
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/
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).
I think a lot of civic society groups jumped the gun by supporting yes/yes.
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