Ireland to hold abortion referendum by end of may the. Nov 08, 2012 rtes morning ireland, prime time and sixone news have looked at some of the issues surrounding the childrens referendum. On 12 may 2008, the date for this referendum was confirmed as thursday 12 june 2008. Referendum booklet increased yes vote, says advertising expert. Cabinet approves referendum booklet breaking news from ireland. Seanad referendum result in ireland ireland information. Three people legally challenge irish abortion referendum. It is estimated that over 200,000 new voters were registered in the weeks leading up to the vote. May 31, 2004 the referendum commissions information booklet on the citizenship referendum is available at. The yes vote in last years childrens rights referendum began proceedings to change childrens rights in ireland. National housing strategy for people with a disability easy to read version 20 inclusion ireland collaborated with the department of the environment, community and local government on an easy to read version of the national housing strategy.
Ireland is the only country in the eu which by law requires ratification of eu treaties by referendum. A booklet providing important information about the eu referendum on 23 june 2016. This information is no longer current government policy. Supreme court finds government booklet on referendum. Thirtyfirst amendment of the constitution children act 2012 provided for an. The twentyseventh amendment of the constitution act 2004 previously bill no. Nov 09, 2012 childrens referendum to go ahead despite critical supreme court ruling the childrens referendum will go ahead tomorrow despite the decision by the supreme court that the governments information booklet and website was not fair, equal or impartial. Referendum commission head criticises governments fiscal. An coimisiun reifrinn is an independent statutory body in. Dec 06, 2016 on 22 november the constitution unit and the committee on standards in public life hosted a joint seminar on the role of referendums in the uk.
Jan 29, 2018 ireland to hold abortion referendum by end of may. On the forthcoming childrens referendum in ireland and making an informed decision november 7, 2012. Prior to the 2012 referendum, the government published the general scheme of an amendment to the adoption act which it promised to enact after the constitutional amendment. Jun 12, 2018 it is estimated that over 200,000 new voters were registered in the weeks leading up to the vote. The thirtieth amendment of the constitution treaty on stability, coordination and governance in the economic and monetary union act 2012 previously bill no. Apr 06, 2016 a booklet providing important information about the eu referendum on 23 june 2016. The turnout varied in the 43 constituencies but overall reached a very low 33. Listen to the audio version of the eu referendum leaflet.
It was approved by referendum on 11 june 2004 and signed into law on 24 june of the same year. Just over 623,000 voters decided the fate of the irish constitution. Feb 28, 2012 ireland will hold a referendum on the european unions new fiscal treaty, prime minister enda kenny said tuesday, setting the stage for the first popular vote on the germanled plan for stricter. Supreme court says governments referendum site not fair, equal. Irelands government declared victory in a referendum on europes new fiscal treaty on friday but saw little reason to celebrate as problems across the euro zone continued to weigh on steady.
The government responded by launching its own separate and parallel information campaign for the stability treaty which included a booklet, a website and a twitter account. For more information you should consult the law relating to the referendum listed in section 4 of this note. The passing of this amendment will help make childhood a good, secure and loving space for all our children, mr kenny said in a statement. A protest in dublin in september demanding that irelands abortion laws be liberalized. Three people bring legal challenges against irelands abortion referendum results. Jun 01, 2012 ireland s government declared victory in a referendum on europes new fiscal treaty on friday but saw little reason to celebrate as problems across the euro zone continued to weigh on steady. One of the key findings was that voters felt there had been a lack of accessible information despite the presence of the referendum commission and its information campaign. The amendment passed on nov 10, 2012, by a margin of 58% to 41%. Government to hold a referendum to amend the constitution to strengthen childrens rights. Ireland has voted yes to end the countrys ban on abortion after a historic referendum. Prior to the 2012 referendum, the government published the general scheme of an. The bill was passed by both houses of the oireachtas parliament on 10 october 2012, and approved at a referendum on 10 november 2012, by 58% of. It was passed by both houses of the oireachtas parliament on 10 october 2012, and approved at a referendum on 10 november 2012, by 58%. Ireland changes constitution in abortion referendum.
Ireland changes constitution in abortion referendum ireland. Why the government believes that voting to remain in the eu. The court is satisfied that while not all of the website or the booklet are in breach of the. Irish government relieved at eu referendum win reuters.
The commissions information booklets are also produced in braille and audiotape for distribution to people with visual impairments. With results in from all 43 constituencies, the yes side vote had 58% to 42% for the no side. Should ireland say yes or no in its eu treaty referendum. Thirtyfirst amendment of the constitution of ireland. Commissions information campaign and booklet and says. The thirtyfirst amendment of the constitution children act 2012 previously bill no. To realise the rights of children in ireland through securing the full. Welcome to our coverage of todays childrens referendum count. Thirtyfirst amendment of the constitution children bill. The fuss about the uk governments eu referendum booklet. This was the thirdhighest turnout by percentage for a referendum in the history of the country and the biggest turnout ever by number of voters in the history of ireland.
No evidence of effect of campaign on children referendum. Referendum commission head criticises governments fiscal compact book justice kevin feeney says the governments booklet, separate to its own, caused confusion among the public. Review of the irish referendum on the tscg june 2012. Nov 11, 2012 childrens referendum yes vote passed by 55. On the 28 th february 2012, following the advice of the attorney general maire whelan, the irish government announced that ireland would hold a referendum on the ratification of the fst. Apr 20, 20 the amendment passed on nov 10, 2012, by a margin of 58% to 41%. Sixtysix citizens were randomly selected pdf, to be as representative as possible of irish. The constitutional convention was set up in 2012 to consider. For more information you should consult the law relating to. Thirtieth amendment of the constitution of ireland wikipedia. No evidence of effect of campaign on children referendum voters.
The government intends to hold seven referendums over the next two years, and the citizens convention is due to consider irelands referendum practice before it winds up next spring. Introduction this note is intended as a practical guide. Childrens referendum passed by thin margin of 58c to 42pc. Childrens referendum explained rte irelands national.
Nov, 2012 the childrens referendum has been passed, though not by as wide a margin as had been expected. Apr 22, 2016 the eu will need to integrate much more closely if the dream of a united states of europe is to ever come true. Bringing together eminent speakers from across academia, the media, government, and elsewhere, the seminar examined possible problems with the conduct of referendums in the uk, focusing particularly on two. Supreme court finds government booklet on referendum biased. Ireland to hold abortion referendum by end of may the new. Short guide to the childrens referendum october 2012 who we are.
The longawaited booklet from the british government on the forthcoming european union eu referendum arrived recently in the postboxes of 27 million households in the united kingdom at a cost of more than. The referendum commissions information booklet on the citizenship referendum is available at. Childrens referendum set to proceed despite court ruling. The childrens referendum will proceed despite a supreme court ruling that the government acted wrongfully in part of its 1. The childrens rights referendum has been passed by a narrow margin, with final results from all count centres across the country showing a result of 58pc in favour versus 42pc against. Should the childrens rights referendum be postponed in light of todays supreme court ruling. The commissions information booklets are also produced in braille and audiotape for persons with visual impairments. An information booklet for parents and families of children with intellectual disabilities. The tanaiste eamon gilmore announced in the dail on the 27 th march 2012 that the referendum would be held on the 31 st may 2012. The referendum in ireland pdf department of housing. Withdrawn why the government believes that voting to. It is not a definitive legal interpretation of referendum law. The thirtyfirst amendment of the constitution children bill 2012 bill no. Headline referendum booklet to be distributed from today.
The eu will need to integrate much more closely if the dream of a united states of europe is to ever come true. I felt that the information booklet on the childrens referendum which was distributed to irish households did not give individuals the comprehensive information they needed to make an informed choice and. Thirtyfirst amendment of the constitution of ireland wikipedia. On 22 may 2015, a referendum rejected the proposal to reduce the. Provision may be made by law for the collection and exchange of information relating to the endangerment, sexual exploitation. Twentyseventh amendment of the constitution of ireland. The childrens referendum ruling was short but theres no.
Convention on the constitution citizens information. Ireland will always be asked until the people rubber stamp what the government want. The referendum bill was initiated on 17 september and approved by the. A referendum commission was established on 6 march 2008 by the minister for the environment, heritage and local government, john gormley td. Government sources told us last night turnout was a mere 32 per cent, one of the lowest for a referendum in the history of the state. On 10 november 2012, the referendum was held and the people of ireland voted 58% to. Ireland to hold referendum on eu fiscal treaty reuters. The childrens referendum has been passed, though not by as wide a margin as had been expected. Information on the standards in public office commission. The department of children and youth affairs will begin the distribution of their information booklet on the childrens rights referendum.
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