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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?

News Lens / 02 Feb

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

Cabinet locked in talks on Eighth Amendment referendum

Eighth Amendment / 29 Jan

Court told legislation on boundaries had passed through Dáil and Seanad

Costello drops court action 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

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

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

News / 11 Jun 16

A possible referendum on housing is being discussed by committee members

Committee considers scheme for 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

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

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

News / 02 Nov 13

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

Senior Fine Gael figures deny Seanad 'Plan B'

News / 09 Jun 13

Official results will not be announced until tomorrow at the earliest

Egypt's constitution 'approved' in vote

News / 24 Dec 12

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

Egyptians vote in referendum on constitution

News / 22 Dec 12

Polling station officials count ballots in Cairo

Polls show slim support for Egyptian constitution

News / 17 Dec 12

Tens of thousands of protesters gather in Cairo's landmark Tahrir square

Thousands protest in Egypt over Mursi decree

News / 30 Nov 12

Egyptian constitution goes before govt assembly

News / 29 Nov 12

President Michael D Higgins and his wife Sabrina cast their vote in Dublin

Turnout for Children's Referendum estimated at 30%

News / 12 Nov 12

Convention is required to report on two possible Constitutional changes, including reducing the presidential term to five years

Voice of ordinary citizens must be heard

Irish Special Reports / 06 Nov 12

Constitutional Convention's agenda criticised

News / 24 Jul 12

Full gay marriage would require referendum - Quinn

News / 10 Jul 12

More than 3m people were entitled to vote

Low voter turnout in fiscal treaty referendum

News / 26 Feb 13

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