Referendum
A vote where the public is asked to decide on a constitutional ammendment or a new constitution.
# referendum - Wednesday 24 October, 2012
Poll: Do you feel informed enough about the children’s referendum to vote?
The vote is just over a fortnight away but are you confident that you know enough to cast your vote?
# referendum - Monday 22 October, 2012
Oireachtas committee cancels ‘Yes’ photocall over potential legal breach
The Joint Oireachtas Committee was going to run a ‘Vote Yes’ photocall – which may be a breach of the McKenna ruling.
# referendum - Saturday 20 October, 2012
Children’s Rights Referendum: Three days left to register for your vote
Applications to get onto the Supplementary Register of Elections close on Tuesday. Here’s what to do.
# referendum - Friday 19 October, 2012
The Evening Fix… now with added Shane Ross haircut
Here are the things we learned, loved and shared today.
The 5 at 5: Friday
5 stories, 5 minutes, 5 o’clock.
# referendum - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
Referendum Commission asks broadcasters to give more time to bulletins
Justice Mary Finlay Geoghegan wants broadcasters to give more time to information on the children’s referendum.
# referendum - Monday 15 October, 2012
The Evening Fix… now with added Law & Order
Here’s the things we learned, shared and loved today.
TV3 first to announce televised debate on children’s referendum
The debate will be held on Halloween Night, October 31, and will feature four parties, two each from the Yes and No campaigns.
Kenny: As Taoiseach and as a father I’m asking people to vote yes
Fine Gael today launched their yes campaign for the children’s rights referendum in Dublin, which is set to take place on 10 November.
# referendum - Sunday 14 October, 2012
RTÉ to stay 50-50 for referendum debates – but news coverage ‘cannot be prejudged’
The national broadcaster is dropping a ‘stopwatch’ system for news broadcasts, but will keep it for formal debates.
# referendum - Wednesday 10 October, 2012
Kenny says vote on Seanad likely in late 2013
The Taoiseach said he does not intend to publish any documentation relating to the abolition of the Seanad until he is satisfied it is all in place.
# referendum - Monday 8 October, 2012
The Evening Fix… now with added Tetris
Here are the things we learned, shared and loved today.
Referendum will save €600k by opening polls for two hours fewer than usual
Polls usually open from 7am but this time around they won’t open until 9am.
# referendum - Friday 5 October, 2012
VIDEO, PHOTOS: Eamon Gilmore’s car egged by protesters in Dublin
One man was arrested when the car carrying Eamon Gilmore and Minister for Children Frances Fitzgerald was forced to turn back after an Éirígí protest over cuts to child benefit.
# referendum - Thursday 4 October, 2012
Trinity students vote to stick with USI
The overwhelming majority voted for affiliation with the USI during this week’s referendum.
# referendum - Monday 1 October, 2012
Archbishop says children’s rights vote is no ‘magic formula’
Diarmuid Martin says the Children’s Rights referendum is welcome, but will not solve all challenges for parents and children.
# referendum - Friday 28 September, 2012
Sinnott accused of engaging in ‘hysterical hyperbole’ over referendum
The former MEP Kathy Sinnott has been criticised by a Fine Gael TD for her opposition to the children’s referendum but Sinnott has hit back saying that Jim Daly has not done his homework.
# referendum - Wednesday 26 September, 2012
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Minister asks RTÉ to reconsider 50-50 rule for children’s rights referendum
Michael Noonan says rules on balanced coverage should not require RTÉ to “invent” opponents to the children’s rights vote.
# referendum - Sunday 23 September, 2012
A cow, a goat, a sheep, a flower: The week in quotes
“There are 47 per cent who are with him, who are dependent on government, who believe they are victims.”
Swiss vote against smoking ban
Bars and restaurants will still be allowed to have separate rooms for smokers where they can be served.
Near consensus – but here’s why both sides will get 50/50 coverage in the Referendum
With little opposition to the referendum so far, there are suggestions that broadcasters will simply cut down on coverage rather than have to give 50/50 airtime to both sides.
# referendum - Saturday 22 September, 2012
Yes, No or Ask Again: voting in Ireland’s referendums over the years
Abortion, divorce and Europe – just some of the contentious issues that Ireland has voted on over the past 30 years.
Poll: How will you vote in the Children’s Referendum?
This day seven weeks, we’ll be answering this question for real.
# referendum - Thursday 20 September, 2012
John Lonergan: “Our treatment of children has been appalling”
The former governor of Mountjoy said that it will be easy to get the children’s rights referendum passed – but warned that the real test will come afterwards.
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
Experts weigh in on Children’s Referendum
What does the wording of the referendum really mean for children? We asked an expert on the constitution and an expert on childrens’ rights what they think.
Australia shelves Aboriginal referendum
The country said there was not enough public support for the move, which would have recognised Australia’s original inhabitants in the constitution for the first time.
# referendum - Wednesday 19 September, 2012
Opposition parties likely to support Children’s Rights referendum
Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin welcome the wording, but SF says it wants to consult legal advisors before giving the referendum full approval.
Children’s referendum ‘not a charter for breaking up families’ – Fitzgerald
Frances Fitzgerald says there is “no evidence” that Irish courts would seek to take children from parents if the referendum is approved.
Wording for children’s referendum released
The wording has been published by Minister Frances Fitzgerald TD, who said the debate on the referendum is “a debate for all of us”.
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Good morning! Here are nine things you should know as you start your day…
# referendum - Tuesday 18 September, 2012
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
Finally: Children’s rights referendum to be held on Saturday 10 November
The exact wording of the referendum will be announced tomorrow, Taoiseach Enda Kenny has announced.
Cabinet set to agree wording on children’s rights referendum
Ministers are likely to sign off on the final wording for the ballot to be put to the public at this morning’s meeting.
# referendum - Thursday 13 September, 2012
Column: Olivia O’Leary: Here’s the main reason why the children’s rights referendum matters
It is extraordinary that it is still almost impossible in Irish society for the children of married parents to be adopted, writes Olivia O’Leary
# referendum - Tuesday 11 September, 2012
German court set to rule on whether Germany can sign the ESM into law
The court will rule tomorrow morning whether the president can sign the ESM into law or not.
# referendum - Monday 10 September, 2012
Children’s minister plays down referendum ‘forced vaccination’ fears
Frances Fitzgerald says a constitutional reference to children’s rights would not result in forced vaccinations or adoptions.
# referendum - Wednesday 5 September, 2012
The 9 at 9: Wednesday
Good morning! Here’s what you need to know as you kick off your day.
# referendum - Thursday 23 August, 2012
Poll: How would you vote in the children’s rights referendum?
The government is expected to determine the wording and date for the referendum soon but have you thought about how you would vote?
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