Poll: Should the waiting time for a divorce be reduced to two years?

Currently, couples must wait four years before proceedings can begin.

By Garreth MacNamee Wednesday 12 Jul 2017, 9:11 PM

Jul 12th 2017, 9:11 PM 28,864 Views 58 Comments

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Image: Shutterstock/David Tadevosian

Image: Shutterstock/David Tadevosian

A BILL TO reform Irish divorce law was today presented to an Oireachtas Justice Committee by Fine Gael TD Josepha Madigan.

As things stand, the waiting period required for separated couples to initiate a divorce is four years.

Madigan wants to reduce this to two years.

So this evening, we’re asking: Should the waiting time for a divorce be reduced to two years?

Poll Results:

Yes (10100)

No (1037)

Don't know (318)

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Poll: Should the waiting time for a divorce be reduced to two years?