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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Amendment of Constitution.

Constitutional amendment proposals

Summary

Dr. Browne asked about revising or replacing the Constitution, including permitting divorce. The Taoiseach said the matters remained under consideration and referred to his earlier answer.

asked the Taoiseach the proposals, if any, for the amendment of the Constitution or its total replacement by a new Constitution.

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asked the Taoiseach if he is yet in a position to make proposals for the amendment of the Constitution permitting the legal dissolution of marriage in the Republic.

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John Lynch The Taoiseach Fianna Fáil

With the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 4 and 5 together. I would refer the Deputy to my reply on 12 October last to questions regarding Constitution legislation. The matters referred to then as under consideration are still being considered.

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