Two referendums will be put before the Irish people on Friday this coming week, intended to enshrine gender equality in the Irish constitution. An economist argues that the measures will only mask the enduring difficulties faced by vulnerable families, women and carers.
29 February 2024, The Tablet
A recipe for chaos?
The Irish constitution
Labour Party politicians Marie Sherlock and Ivana Bacik launch their ‘Yes Yes’ campaign.
PHOTO: ALAMY/PA, NIALL CARSON
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