Ireland Gears Up for Dual Policy Overhaul Referendums on March 8
Dublin: Ireland is set to conduct two pivotal referendums on March 8, seeking to gauge public sentiment on crucial policy matters. The primary focus of these referendums is the removal of the existing constitutional references to the role of women in the home, accompanied by the proposal of a precise definition for the concept of family within the constitution.
The government’s objective is to eliminate references to the current duties assigned to women in the home, replacing them with new language that acknowledges caregivers within families. The approved wording for these constitutional amendments was given the green light by the cabinet on Tuesday, providing citizens with the option to vote in favor of accepting or rejecting the proposed changes.
The right to vote rests with every eligible citizen, enabling them to express their stance on the proposed amendments by casting their vote. In anticipation of the referendums, both the government and the Election Commission are diligently preparing comprehensive awareness campaigns to inform the public about the upcoming decisions.
The decision to hold these referendums was recommended by esteemed bodies such as the Citizens Assembly and the Joint Parliamentary Committee on Gender Equality. In Ireland, the parliamentary election process allows eligible citizens to actively participate in shaping the country’s constitutional landscape.
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