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The simple view is, if you take the Eighth Amendment out, problem solved - but others say it is not that easy

Why repeal and replace?

Some people have called for a simple repeal of the Eighth Amendment. However, some experts argue that this could lead to complications.

News Lens • 02 Feb 18

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar said nobody under 52 has had a vote on this issue

AG advised a 'simple repeal' might be argued in courts

The Attorney General advised the Government that if the electorate was asked to simply repeal the Eighth Amendment, it might be argued subsequently before the courts that the unborn has rights under other articles in the Constitution.

News • 30 Jan 18

The Taoiseach is expected to set out his position in detail after the meeting

Cabinet locked in talks on Eighth Amendment referendum

The Cabinet is holding a special meeting at which ministers are expected formally to agree to hold a referendum on the Eighth Amendment.

Eighth Amendment • 29 Jan 18

Court told legislation on boundaries had passed through Dáil and Seanad

Costello drops court action over constituency revisions

Former Labour TD Joe Costello has discontinued his action against the Oireachtas, the Minister for Housing, Planning and Local Government and the Attorney General over constituency revisions.

Courts • 19 Dec 17

Gerry Adams said Stephen Fry and anyone else should be able to express an opinion without fear of criminal proceedings

Adams quotes Father Ted in blasphemy referendum call

Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams has demanded a referendum "to allow Stephen Fry or anyone else" to air their views on God without fear of criminal charges.

Politics • 10 May 17

68 social and affordable homes were completed at Thornfield, Dublin with a prior loan from European Investment Bank

Plans announced for 1,400 social housing units

Plans for 1,400 new social housing units involving a loan of €200 million from the European Investment Bank have been announced.

News • 02 Mar 17

Enda Kenny said the debate over the Eighth Amendment had divided Irish society for a long time

Taoiseach plans free vote on Eighth Amendment

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has said it is important to determine what level of consensus there is for a change in the Constitution with regard to the Eighth Amendment.

News • 11 Jun 16

A possible referendum on housing is being discussed by committee members

Committee considers scheme for first-time buyers

The Oireachtas Committee on Housing and Homelessness is considering whether to recommend that a Government deposit savings scheme be set up to help first-time buyers.

News • 08 Jun 16

Catherine Ashton noted in her statement that turnout was officially recorded at under 40%

EU approves passing of Egypt's referendum

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has voiced approval of Egypt's referendum on a new constitution, but said she expected it to usher in civilian leadership.

News • 20 Jan 14

The turnout in Egypt's constitutional referendum "reached 38.6%," higher than that in a 2012 referendum under ousted president Mohammed Mursi, the electoral chief said at a press conference

Egyptian constitution referendum passed

More than 98% of Egyptians backed a new constitution in a referendum, the turnout was lower than some officials had predicted, with just over a third of the electorate taking part.

News • 19 Jan 14

Tomorrow, members will vote on whether to recommend to the Government that it hold a constitutional referendum on the controversial issue

Constitutitional Convention reviews blasphemy

The umbrella group representing almost all Christian churches in Ireland has said the Constitutional ban on blasphemy is largely obsolete.

News • 02 Nov 13

Charlie Flanagan said there was 'Plan B' for Seanad reform plans

Senior Fine Gael figures deny Seanad 'Plan B'

Senior figures in Fine Gael have rejected suggestions that the Government may consider reform of the Seanad if a referendum calling for its abolition is defeated.

News • 09 Jun 13

Official results will not be announced until tomorrow at the earliest

Egypt's constitution 'approved' in vote

An Islamist-backed Egyptian constitution won approval in a referendum, rival camps have said, after a vote the opposition said would sow deep social divisions in the Arab world's most populous nation.

News • 24 Dec 12

The run up to the vote was marred by violent protests in several cities

Egyptians vote in referendum on constitution

Egyptians voted today in the second round of a referendum expected to approve an Islamist-drafted constitution.

News • 22 Dec 12

Polling station officials count ballots in Cairo

Polls show slim support for Egyptian constitution

Unofficial tallies show Egyptians have voted narrowly in favour of a constitution shaped by Islamists and opposed by liberals in the first round of a two-stage vote.

News • 17 Dec 12

Egypt's assembly spent 19 hours voting on the draft constitution

Thousands protest in Egypt over Mursi decree

Thousands of Egyptians protested against President Mohammed Mursi after the assembly pushed through approval of a new constitution in a bid to end a crisis his newly expanded powers.

News • 30 Nov 12