# The Referendum Special: Women, Home, Duties, Common Good, Care & Family

An episode of [The Women's Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1040117877), 29 Feb 2024, 1 h 04 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6155e18746dfcc0014273af1/e/65e0bb2dbe19080017679542/media.mp3

On International Women’s Day this year, March 8th, the Irish public will be asked to vote in two upcoming referendums. The first referendum concerns the definition of family as outlined in the Irish Constitution and proposes expanding the definition to recognise durable relationships. The second referendum proposes the removal of the reference to women’s duties in the home, instead replacing it with language recognising care within the family. To explore all sides of the arguments on the yes and no side, Róisín Ingle is joined by former barrister and journalist Laura Perrins and visual artist Aideen Barry. Irish Times political correspondent Jennifer Bray is also here to set out what voters are being asked, what the changes will mean and what concerns have been raised regarding the amendments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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