Divorce Referendum

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In 1973, contraception and divorce were illegal but marital rape was not, and if you were married you were barred from entering the workforce

Bar Council advises department of need for legislation to avoid ‘limping marriages’

Local government has been gradually but inexorably stripped of its powers since the foundation of the State

Both cities narrowly vote against proposal while Limerick votes in favour

Plebiscites defeated by slim majorities in both cities while Limerick votes in favour

Josepha Madigan says result is indication of electorate’s ‘kindness and understanding’

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Minister for Local Government defends decision to hold votes on day of elections

People need clear information on proposed constitutional changes – Director of elections

Dublin previously had highest rate of divorce applications in country from 2010 to 2014

Analysis for 2000-2017 reveals county comes out top from national total of almost 4,000

Accepting this proposal would not be in the interest of family life or of society in general