Green Party members give their views on its chances in local, European elections and coalition after the next general election
Citizens Assembly
The results raise questions over the future of these exercises in deliberative democracy
Does last week’s anti-establishment revolt contain the seeds of a change?
Drug use committee faces difficulties reporting findings before possible autumn election, chair says
Timeframe for bringing results to Dáil a ‘big worry’, says Independent TD Michael McNamara
Whatever the outcome, the Government’s handling of the process has been less than ideal
Free Legal Advice Centres backs family amendment but does not support care amendment in March 8th referendums
Final report took time but assembly had good idea what kind of findings Government wanted from start
Even among politicians, support for the proposed changes to the Constitution is lukewarm at best
Leo Varadkar says Government will give ‘careful consideration’ to Citizens’ Assembly’s drug proposals
Referendums on March 8th propose to remove constitutional reference to role of women in the home and expand definition of family
Sinn Féin leader says party in power might create minister of state with responsibility for unity preparations
Tepid support could damage the prospects of the amendments being voted through
Constitutional law expert Dr Laura Cahilane said proposed amendment had ‘completely fudged’ opportunity
Now that the wording to replace the controversial ‘women in the home’ provision has been published, it is evident that the Citizens’ Assembly’s recommendations have been ignored
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