Ireland kickstarts vote on constitution’s wording about women and family

Referendum on 8 March cast as opportunity to remove outdated language in favour of inclusivity and equality

Ireland has fired the starting gun on two referendums to widen the constitution’s concept of family and the role of women in society.

The Irish Electoral Commission launched an independent information campaign for the twin votes on 8 March, which, if passed, will remove the constitution’s reference to women’s “duties in the home”.