Referendum due on removing blasphemy from Constitution

Frances Fitzgerald’s proposal due for discussion by Ministers at weekly meeting

 Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald: is to bring a memo to Cabinet today proposing that a referendum be held on the issue. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times

Minister for Justice Frances Fitzgerald: is to bring a memo to Cabinet today proposing that a referendum be held on the issue. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times

The Government is set to agree to hold a referendum on removing the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution, following recommendations of the constitutional convention earlier this year.

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