Local Minister calls for 'Yes' vote in upcoming referenda

'Voting yes in these two referendums is a vote for a caring and changing Ireland'

Cavan Monaghan Minister Heather Humphreys is calling for two 'Yes' votes in next month’s referenda. She has also been appointed to lead the Fine Gael referendum campaign.

On March 8 - International Women’s Day - the public will be asked to cast two separate votes, one in relation to the definition of a family and the other, in respect of care.

Minister Humphreys says the importance of the Constitution “reflecting the Ireland of today” cannot be understated. “We want an Ireland that recognises how different families are; an Ireland that places huge value on the role played by our carers,” she added.

“I am also strongly advocating the removal of outdated language in the Constitution in relation to a woman’s place in the home. It’s important that we send a clear message to women, and indeed men, that a woman’s place is wherever she wants to be.

" Voting yes in these two referendums is a vote for a caring and changing Ireland.”