The change was not only pushed by the government, but also by the vast majority of opposition parties. The Catholic Church in Ireland was one of the few organisations that spoke out against changing the constitution. The role of mothers should continue to be cherished in our Constitution,” the statement concluded. It appears that Ireland agreed during the vote that was held on International Women’s Day . Photo: Following the referendum votes are counted at the RDS Dublin Count centre, Dublin, Ireland, 9 March 2024.

Source: The Herald March 11, 2024 16:57 UTC