Charles Flanagan (Laois, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

While the referendum to deal with issues under Article 41.2 of the Constitution falls within my remit and that of the Department of Justice and Equality, the issue rightly raised by the Deputy is part of a wider conversation that will embrace a number of Departments. I will be happy for that conversation to take place and arrange to meet appropriate groups. However, there are issues beyond the Department of Justice and Equality and I am very keen to ensure the commitment in the programme for Government on the deletion of what I regard as a somewhat offensive reference to women in the Constitution will be dealt with at the earliest opportunity.

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