Ireland: Referendum to delete 'outdated' provision on women's duties in the home

The Cabinet has decided to hold a referendum on an "outdated" provision in the Constitution which refers to a woman's life and duties in the home.

Minister for Justice Charlie Flanagan brought the proposal to delete Article 41.2 from the Constitution before his Government colleagues today.

The referendum will be held on the same day as the Presidential election and another referendum to remove the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution.

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