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
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 … News • 30 Jan 18
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
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 … Courts • 19 Dec 17
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 … Politics • 10 May 17
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
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 … News • 11 Jun 16
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
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 … News • 20 Jan 14
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 … News • 19 Jan 14
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
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 … News • 09 Jun 13
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 … News • 24 Dec 12
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
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 … News • 17 Dec 12
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 … News • 30 Nov 12
Egyptian constitution goes before govt assembly Mohammed Mursi's Muslim Brotherhood has begun pushing through a new constitution that will transform Egypt. News • 29 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
Voice of ordinary citizens must be heard The voices of ordinary citizens can and must be heard at the new Citizens' Convention, its chairman has said. Special Reports • 06 Nov 12
Constitutional Convention's agenda criticised Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin has criticised the agenda of the upcoming Constitutional Convention. News • 24 Jul 12
Full gay marriage would require referendum - Quinn Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn has said there would need to be a referendum to introduce gay marriage in Ireland. News • 10 Jul 12
Low voter turnout in fiscal treaty referendum Turnout at polling stations in the fiscal treaty referendum was low throughout the country. News • 26 Feb 13
