Voters go to the polls tomorrow for two referendums on the issues of family and care.
The first change would expand the definition of a family to include “other durable relationships.”
The second proposal would remove reference to a woman’s duties in the home, and add new text to acknowledge care given by other family members.
Divorce Law Solicitor, Keith Walsh, who supports a Yes-Yes vote, says recognising durable relationships won’t take any protections away from married couples………..
Aontu, meanwhile, opposes both referendums, with Letterkenny representative Mary T Sweeney describing the government’s proposals as a poorly written and amateurish effort.
She believes this will curtail rather than enhance the rights of parents, carers and women……………..
