Written answers
Thursday, 13 July 2023
Department of Justice and Equality
Religious Discrimination
Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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524. To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality whether there are plans to legislate to change the requirement for individuals taking up certain public offices in the State, including President and judge, to swear a religious oath; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34825/23]
Helen McEntee (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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Articles 12.8, 31.4 and 34.6.1° of the Constitution respectively prescribe the wording of a declaration to be made by a person taking up office as President, as a member of the Council of State, and as a judge. The declarations contain religious references. Any amendment to these provisions would require a referendum.
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