Traditional Irish people are convinced “that the care referendum would remove constitutional protection for mothers, many of whom would rather work in the home if they could afford to. Members of the Iona Institute have also raised concerns about what they perceive to be the uncertainty of the family referendum.

Other conservative groups such as Family Solidarity and The Christian Solidarity Party have also said that they are calling for a No vote in both referendums.

Treoir

“The national advocacy service for unmarried parents has a major interest in the family referendum, which would change the constitutional definition of the family as being based on marriage. Treoir argues that this would be a landmark reform for the rights of unmarried parents and families in Ireland. Treoir is also calling for a Yes in the care referendum.”

Lead Photo: “Equality Minister” Roderic O’Gorman is leading the charge for a Yes-Yes vote. Photo: Stephen Collins, Irish Times.