# Referendum

This year

2023

# unity referendums

Taoiseach criticises SF's Irish unity adverts in the New York Times calling it 'unhelpful'

The half-page advert says the British Government continues to ‘break its obligations’.

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Mar 15th 2023, 2:10 PM

# Referendum

Referendum on constitutional reference to woman's 'life within the home' to be held in November

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said that it would “enshrine gender equality” in the Constitution.

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Mar 8th 2023, 9:38 PM

# an coimisiún toghcháin

New Electoral Commission formally established with Supreme Court judge as chairperson

One of the commission’s responsibilities will be reviewing Dáil Éireann and European Parliament constituencies and local electoral area boundaries.

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Feb 9th 2023, 6:00 AM

Last year

2022

# Referendum

Gender Equality Committee proposes rewording for ‘women in the home’ reference in Constitution

The committee also issued recommendations on childcare and measures to address Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence.

9.3k

Dec 15th 2022, 4:14 PM

# Referendum

UK's highest court rules Scottish Parliament cannot hold Indyref2 without Westminster consent

The UK government has repeatedly refused to give Edinburgh the power to hold a referendum.

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Nov 23rd 2022, 10:12 AM

# Referendum

CETA: Supreme Court rules trade deal cannot be ratified by Oireachtas unless law is changed

If the legislation is amended, a referendum on the matter could be avoided.

39.4k

Updated

Nov 11th 2022, 2:30 PM

# Gender Equality

Oireachtas report recommends referendum on women's place in the home

The Gender Equality Committee has proposed that several amendments to the constitution be put to a vote next year.

11.9k

Jul 13th 2022, 12:54 PM

# indyref 2

Scotland to hold second independence referendum in October 2023

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she is ‘ready and willing’ to negotiate with Boris Johnson to hold a legal vote.

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Jun 28th 2022, 3:05 PM

# Not so United

Future Scottish independence referendum ‘should be put to all four UK nations’

The debate comes after First Minister Nicola Sturgeon began laying out the case for a second Scottish independence referendum.

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Jun 23rd 2022, 7:26 PM

# RIGHT TO VOTE

Give 16-year-olds the vote? TDs are set to debate a motion calling for a referendum on the move

Thomas Pringle TD, who initiated the bill, says he would like to see the referendum held alongside the local and European elections in 2024.

13.1k

Jun 23rd 2022, 6:00 AM

All time

# marriage for all

Swiss voters approve same-sex marriage by clear margin in referendum

The country has authorised same-sex civil partnerships since 2007.

15.5k

Sep 26th 2021, 6:46 PM

# Viktor Orban

Hungary plans to hold a referendum over its controversial LGBT law

It comes as the government is under fire over findings it used malware to spy on opposition figures.

18.4k

Jul 21st 2021, 8:26 PM

# To the Polls

Switzerland rejects proposal to become first country in Europe to ban pesticides

An extension of emergency Covid laws was set to be passed.

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Jun 13th 2021, 6:00 PM

# Gender Equality

'Women in the home clause' the key question as virtual Citizens' Assembly to deliver its results

The issue was to be put to a referendum during the lifetime of the previous government.

13.9k

Apr 24th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Scotland

Scottish minister says vote for independence will take place at the end of Covid pandemic

Scotland’s constitution secretary said such a vote will be held ‘when the time is right’.

18.2k

Mar 21st 2021, 4:11 PM

# Vote

Scottish independence would be like Brexit on a rocket to Mars, Lib Dem leader warns

Scottish party leader Willie Rennie said now is not the time for another referendum on the issue.

26.6k

Mar 20th 2021, 6:52 PM

# Euthanasia

New Zealand votes to legalise euthanasia but not marijuana in referendums

The two referendums represented significant potential changes to New Zealand’s social fabric.

24.6k

Oct 30th 2020, 6:43 AM

# Dying with dignity

'It is up to the Dáil': Government won't need referendum to introduce assisted dying law

TDs are set to debate the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020 in the Dáil today.

29.1k

Oct 1st 2020, 12:05 AM

# indyref2

Nicola Sturgeon sets out plans for independence referendum draft bill in 2021

Nicola Sturgeon also announced a raft of measures to deal with the Covid-19 pandemic.

36.1k

Sep 1st 2020, 5:58 PM

# evening quiz

Quiz: How well do you remember the marriage equality referendum count day?

Test your knowledge.

20.7k

May 22nd 2020, 9:30 PM

# Irish Abroad

Majority of people in Ireland want to allow Irish citizens abroad to vote in presidential elections

That’s according to an Amárach/Claire Byrne Live poll carried out for TheJournal.ie.

8.7k

Dec 25th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Border poll

Majority of people in the Republic want Irish unity referendum within five years

That’s according to the latest Amárach/Claire Byrne Live poll for TheJournal.ie.

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Nov 24th 2019, 6:30 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should we hold a referendum on capping insurance payouts?

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar suggested the idea of a referendum yesterday.

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Oct 16th 2019, 9:27 AM

# separation period

Cabinet to discuss divorce proposals amid fears Brexit could impact recognition of UK separations

New legislation will reduce the length of time couples must be separated before divorcing.

8.3k

Oct 8th 2019, 9:18 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should citizens in the North be allowed vote in Irish presidential elections?

A Referendum Commission was set up this week to examine the issue ahead of a vote.

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Sep 29th 2019, 9:30 AM

# Presidential Elections

Referendum commission over extending voting rights abroad set up

Tánaiste Simon Coveney announced the measure today.

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Sep 27th 2019, 10:22 AM

# Referendum

Campaigners want to 'bust some myths' about presidential voting rights for citizens abroad

We’ve been promised a referendum on the issue later this year.

14.5k

Jul 10th 2019, 6:20 AM

# Brexit

High Court throws out misconduct in public office case against Boris Johnson

The lawsuit had accused him of knowingly lying during the Brexit referendum campaign.

13.0k

Jun 7th 2019, 1:40 PM

# official result

It's a Yes: Ireland has voted resoundingly to pass the divorce referendum

An overwhelming 82% of the electorate voted in favour of changing divorce references in the Constitution.

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May 26th 2019, 9:40 AM

# Divorce referendum

Exit poll shows Greens will top European poll in Dublin amid big gains for the party

The exit poll has Ciarán Cuffe on 23%, with Fine Gael’s Frances Fitzgerald on 14%.

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May 24th 2019, 10:08 PM

# Count on us

Your complete guide to TheJournal.ie's election and referendum coverage this weekend

We’ll keep you covered as counts take place on Saturday and Sunday.

13.1k

May 24th 2019, 7:02 PM

# uncoupling

Divorce in numbers: How do divorce rates in Ireland compare to those in Europe and elsewhere?

Ireland is set to vote this Friday on whether or not the wait period for couples seeking a divorce should be reduced.

43.8k

May 22nd 2019, 6:15 AM

# Referendum

Switzerland votes to approve stricter gun laws in line with EU regulations

Reports suggest the country has one of the highest rates of gun ownership in the world.

12.4k

May 19th 2019, 4:25 PM

# big day of voting

Here's your quick guide to the divorce referendum

Get up to speed.

18.1k

May 18th 2019, 5:00 PM

# Brexit

Bertie Ahern and Tony Blair write joint op-ed calling for second Brexit referendum

In the op-ed in the Irish Times, they describe Brexit as ” the most serious threat to peace in the North and to the union in our lifetime”.

48.8k

Apr 14th 2019, 6:00 PM

Voices

Opinion: 'As I attempt to buy my first home, disheartened isn't even the word'

In Berlin, a proposed referendum seeks to ban the largest landlord company and expropriate the homes for social housing – but the average rent in Dublin is twice that of Berlin, writes Ciaran Connolly.

26.0k

Apr 11th 2019, 7:00 AM

# Your Say

Poll: Should the four-year time period for divorce be reduced?

Under the current system, married couples need to have lived apart for at least four years during the previous five years.

46.4k

Mar 26th 2019, 9:29 AM

# COME WHAT MAY

MPs overwhelmingly back delaying Brexit if needed, as Labour says it will support second referendum

Unless Article 50 is extended, Theresa May has just one month to get a deal over the line.

30.8k

Feb 27th 2019, 9:24 PM

# polling day

Referendum to give Irish abroad vote in presidential elections delayed to last week in October

The referendum was initially due to take place in May but Cabinet today approved to move it to the autumn.

9.6k

Feb 5th 2019, 3:55 PM

Voices

Opinion: Is it time to fully remove divorce from the Irish constitution?

The government is proposing a referendum to reduce the time period for divorce but other constitutional restrictions will still apply, writes David Kenny.

19.3k

Feb 3rd 2019, 8:45 AM