The Government has been presented with two options to remove the “sexist and paternalistic” Article 41.2 of the Constitution which relates to woman's place in the home. The Oireachtas Justice Committee report has concluded the article as currently worded has “no place in the Ireland of the 21st century”. “There is no reasonable argument or justification for retaining the current provision," the report said. The State shall endeavour to support persons caring for others within the home as may be determined by law. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission welcomed the publication of Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice and Equality report.

Source: Evening echo December 06, 2018 15:00 UTC