Referendum

AGENDA

The divisive ‘Care Referendum’ brings up essential questions for Ireland’s future

Whether you are voting ‘No’ to the Care referendum because you don’t think it goes far enough, or…

By Roe McDermott

AGENDA

What’s the story with the referendum? 

With two referendums fast approaching on March 8th, we’re breaking down the proposed amendments so you can be…

By Dominique McMullan

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AGENDA

What you need to know about the two referendums happening in March 2024

Taking place on International Women’s Day next year, these referendums seek to change constitutional references to ‘women in…

By Sarah Gill

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AGENDA

A referendum on the ‘woman’s life within the home’ is finally happening this November

Following recommendations from the Citizens’ Assembly and a special joint Oireachtas committee, the referendum represents a step towards…

By Sarah Gill

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AGENDA

The Budget contraception scheme still holds women in Ireland responsible for safe sex

Excluding girls under 17 and women over 25, the new government contraception proposal perpetuates the age-old female stereotypes…

By Kate Demolder

EDITORIAL

Make sure to vote today and wear your I Voted sticker with pride

With a low turnout expected in this year's local and European elections, three Irish artists have designed bespoke…

By Edaein OConnell

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EDITORIAL

The divorce referendum: everything you need to know

With the divorce referendum taking place this Friday, we break down everything you need to know before you…

By Erin Lindsay

EDITORIAL

Social issues and referendums we can get behind, but politicians and political parties, not so much

Edaein O'Connell is a politically engaged young person but she does not identify with any political party. She…

By Edaein OConnell

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EDITORIAL

Presidential election: Early tallies say Michael D Higgins set for second win

After what can only be described as a bizarre election campaign, the early tallies ahead of the official…

By Jennifer McShane

EDITORIAL

The Blasphemy Referendum: here’s everything you need to know

While the radio and TV stations have been buzzing with discussion about the upcoming presidential election, that's not the…

By Erin Lindsay

EDITORIAL

Ninety percent of Romanian electorate want marriage to remain between heterosexual people

A referendum to effectively ban same-sex marriage in Romania failed yesterday due to a low turnout of voters.…

By Edaein OConnell

EDITORIAL

Rebecca Humphries shows us how to make the best of a bad situation

Relationships are hard work. They're even harder when they're in the public eye for everyone to scrutinize. When…

By Erin Lindsay