Quiz: How much do you remember about Irish referendums of years gone by?

Question

Before the latest referendum, how many referendums to amend the Irish Constitution have been passed?

27

28

29

30

Answer 1

Reversed a previous finding that certain orders made by the adoption board were unconstitutional.

Answer 2

Extended Seanad representation to third-level institutions outside Trinity College and the National University of Ireland.

Answer 3

Established the Single Transferable Vote electoral system.

Answer 4

Removed reference to the Catholic Church's "special position" from the Constitution.

Answer 5

The establishment of new rights for children and how care could be provided to them.

Answer 6

A prohibition on the reduction of the salaries of Irish judges.

Answer 7

The establishment of the Court of Appeal.

Answer 8

The reversal of a Supreme Court ruling preventing Oireachtas inquiries from making findings that was critical of individuals.

Answer 9

The lowering of the voting age from 21 to 18.

Answer 10

Allowing citizens of other countries to vote in general elections.

Answer 11

Ensuring that local elections take place every five years.

Answer 12

Extending the definition of "time of war" to include a war in which the state is not a participant.

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