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Ireland to vote in ‘women in the home’ referendums amid apathy and confusion

Ireland to vote in ‘women in the home’ referendums amid apathy and confusion

What appeared to be relatively low-stakes amendments could turn into embarrassing defeat for government

When the Irish government announced it would hold two referendums on International Women’s Day it billed the votes as opportunities to embed inclusivity and equality in a constitution dating from 1937.

Voters will on Friday be asked to delete article 41.2, the so-called “women in the home” provision, and enshrine two proposed amendments on care and family.

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