During the recent presidential election campaign, there emerged a strong feeling that our Constitution should be amended to make it easier to run for the presidency. This would require a referendum. What else might be addressed in such a referendum?
The issue of the religious oath, which must be taken by the incoming president, is one that should be dealt with as a matter of urgency. Ireland has become increasingly secular in recent years and much of “old Ireland” has been replaced by an Ireland where same-sex marriage, divorce and other human rights are well established.
Equality has become the watchword of the Ireland of today.
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