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No. 115 of 2014

Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

The proposal would amend the Constitution to require the State to progressively realise the economic, social and cultural rights in the UN treaty Ireland joined, without discrimination and within its available resources. Courts could hold the State accountable for meeting this duty, strengthening protections for rights such as housing, health, education and social security.

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Bill entitled an Act to amend the Constitution

Last updated 12 April 2018

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Progress
  • First Stage
    Dáil
  • Second Stage
    Dáil Defeated
Debates
  • Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014: Second Stage [Private Members]
    Dáil
  • An Bille um an gCeathrú Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Cearta Geilleagracha, Comhdhaonnacha agus Cultúir), 2014: An Chéad Chéim
    Dáil
  • Thirty-fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) Bill 2014: First Stage
    Dáil
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