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Constitutional Convention: Motion (10 Jul 2012)

Alex White: ...memory, have been the clauses dealing with women and women in the home and this is also on the list for consideration. The question of same-sex marriage is also on the list as is the question of blasphemy. Deputy Martin stated that he has attended Fianna Fáil meetings around the country and the issue of blasphemy does not float any boats. I remind Deputy Martin that his former...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2009)

Alex White: I strongly agree with what Senator Norris said about the proposed amendment to the Defamation Bill 2006 in relation to blasphemy. The House should take careful note of what has been said by a representative of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe. His comments, which are reported in today's newspapers, were referred to by Senator Norris. I ask this House and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2009)

Alex White: ...agree that a series of amendments to the Constitution should be put to the people at an appropriate time, perhaps, although not necessarily, in October of this year, a referendum on the question of blasphemy should be put on that list of matters to be determined by the people on referendum day. It would be proper to remove the provision in question from the Constitution. If the...

Seanad: Defamation Bill 2006: Report and Final Stages (11 Mar 2008)

Alex White: .... The Minister was Chairman of the committee at one stage. I noted his frustration — it was said with a bit of a sigh — that he did not think there would ever be a referendum on the issue of blasphemy. I certainly hope that at some point we might find an opportunity, perhaps in a wider review of the Constitution where a number of proposals were put to the people dealing with some of...