Written answers

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Department of An Taoiseach

Constitutional Convention Recommendations

Photo of Éamon Ó CuívÉamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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95. To ask the Taoiseach the number of recommendations for constitutional change made by the Constitutional Convention that were subsequently put to the electorate in a referendum; the percentage that voted for the recommended change in each case; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22868/16]

Photo of Enda KennyEnda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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Two referendums were held on foot of recommendations from the Convention on the Constitution, on marriage equality and on the age threshold for candidacy in Presidential elections.

62.07% of the total valid poll voted in favour of marriage equality.

26.94% of the total valid poll voted in favour of reducing the age threshold for candidacy in Presidential elections.

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