Question 1

What does the Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023 do?

Accepted Answer

Adds text to Article 41.1.1° recognising families may be founded on marriage or other durable relationships, not marriage alone. Deletes references to marriage as the sole foundation of family from Article 41.3.1°, replacing with text protecting marriage as an institution. Includes coordination provisions for potential interaction with the Fortieth Amendment (Care) Bill if both enacted, with sequencing rules for same-day enactment.

Question 2

What stage is the Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023 at?

Accepted Answer

As of 30 Aug 2024, the Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023 is at Referendum. Once a bill passes every stage in both Houses of the Oireachtas and is signed by the President, it becomes law.

Question 3

Who introduced the Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023?

Accepted Answer

The Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023 was sponsored by Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, and was introduced on 8 Dec 2023.

Thirty-ninth Amendment of the Constitution (The Family) Bill 2023

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