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March 8th referendums: The WhatsApp debate, by Breda O’Brien and Justine McCarthy
Two Irish Times columnists argue the merits and demerits of the proposed changes to the Constitution
Photograph: Yui Mok/PA Wire
Breda O'Brien
Justine McCarthy
Tue Mar 05 2024 - 06:10
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