Court hearing petition over Children’s Referendum The Minister for Children told the Dáil that the High Court is currently hearing a petition relating to the recent Supreme Court decision on the … News • 18 Dec 12
Government urged to consider referendum commission Minister for Social Protection Joan Burton said she believes the Government should consider adopting a more permanent referendum commission. News • 13 Nov 12
Children's Referendum amendment passed The Children's Referendum has been passed with the support of 58% of voters, with just three of the country's 43 constituencies rejecting the proposed amendment. News • 12 Nov 12
Turnout for Children's Referendum estimated at 30% Polling in the Children's Referendum has finished, with reports from around the country suggesting turnout of around 30%. News • 12 Nov 12
Islands voting in Children's Referendum Residents of 12 islands around Ireland have voted in the Children's Referendum. News • 08 Nov 12
Foster carers' group hits back at money claims The Irish Foster Care Association has hit out at claims by Irish Times columnist John Waters that foster parents were “doing it for the money”. News • 07 Nov 12
Catholic bishops urge people to vote in referendum Catholic bishops said the wording of the proposed Children Referendum is not intended to undermine the current Constitutional balance between the rights of parents and … News • 05 Nov 12
No campaign accused of referendum misinformation Campaigners for a Yes vote in the Children's Referendum this morning accused the No side of giving misinformation about the proposed changes to the Constitution. News • 31 Oct 12
Children's Referendum explained RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Prime Time and Six-One News have looked at some of the issues surrounding the Children's Referendum. Special Reports • 08 Nov 12
Separate Children's Referendum campaigns launched A group that campaigns for the rights of separated fathers and unmarried families has called on people to vote no in the forthcoming Children's Referendum. News • 25 Oct 12
Group begins fight against Children's Referendum An umbrella group of organisations and individuals has launched a campaign for a No vote in the Children’s Referendum. News • 17 Oct 12
FG says referendum about giving children a voice Fine Gael has launched its campaign for a Yes vote in the Children's Referendum. News • 15 Oct 12
Fine Gael to spend €150k on referendum campaign Fine Gael plans to launch its campaign for a Yes vote in the Children's Rights Referendum next Monday. News • 10 Oct 12
Minister appeals to students to vote in referendum Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald has said she hopes students in particular will come out in force on Saturday 10 November to vote for the … News • 04 Oct 12
Archbishop Martin backs Children's Referendum Archbishop of Dublin Dr Diarmuid Martin has backed the proposed wording for the Children's Referendum. News • 01 Oct 12
Noonan criticises RTÉ's referendum debate coverage Minister for Finance Michael Noonan has criticised RTÉ for not giving enough coverage to the Dáil debate on the legislation providing for the Children's Referendum. News • 26 Sep 12
Concerns over Children's Referendum coverage Concern has been expressed by Yes campaigners in the Children's Referendum that the absence of any campaign for a No vote will lead to little … News • 24 Sep 12
Referendum will 're-focus' child protection system The Government-appointed special rapporteur on Child Protection has said that the Children’s Referendum will re-focus Ireland's child protection system if it is passed. News • 21 Sep 12
Children’s Referendum to be held on 10 November Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced the Children’s Referendum will be held on Saturday 10 November. News • 18 Sep 12
