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Constitutional Convention: Motion (10 Jul 2012)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: ...list system. This operates in many European countries and appears to have worked. I suggest that it at least deserves to be addressed in the convention. The constitutional article against blasphemy is to be discussed. Ireland has a long-earned reputation as a country which respects the freedom of expression. However, this has and should have limits. The question is where to draw the...

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...

Constitutional Convention: Motion (10 Jul 2012)

Eamon Gilmore: ...The participation in presidential elections of citizens who are resident outside the State is no small issue. All of these are very substantial issues. Deputy Alex White mentioned the removal of blasphemy from our Constitution. When such issues are addressed by the constitutional convention and if and when they are addressed by way of a referendum, we will all discover that in the minds...

Constitutional Convention: Motion (10 Jul 2012)

Enda Kenny: ...the clause on the role of women in the home and encouraging greater participation of women in public life; (vii) increasing the participation of women in politics; (viii) removal of the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution; and (ix) following completion of the above reports, such other relevant constitutional amendments that may be recommended by it; and notes that: — membership of...

Constitutional Convention: Motion (10 Jul 2012)

Micheál Martin: ...not need to be debated by the convention. I would have no objection to reducing the voting age to 17. Why not go ahead and put the issue to the people? The constitutional provision relating to blasphemy is not something that would be on anyone's list of the most urgent reform issues. Fianna Fáil has held three regional meetings on the constitutional convention. All party members were...

Constitutional Convention: Motion (10 Jul 2012)

Gerry Adams: ...the clause on the role of women in the home and encouraging greater participation of women in public life; (vii) increasing the participation of women in politics; (viii) removal of the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution; (ix) the fundamental reform of Seanad Éireann; and (x) other relevant constitutional amendments that may be recommended by it; recognises: — that this...