Dr Sinead Kane: I’d like to hear more debate on ‘the family’

On March 8, the country is being asked to vote in two referendums to change Article 41 of our Constitution. The first is concerning the concept of family, and the second, whether to delete existing language and insert new wording to provide recognition for care provided by family members. Esther N McCarthy asks five writers to share their views, and explain which boxes they’ll be ticking on Friday — and why.

Dr Sinead Kane: When it comes to voting in the care amendment, I am ticking the no box. Picture Jason Clarke Photography

I believe in equality. I believe in social justice.

At first glance you would think both referendums address equality and that the simple answer is to vote yes in both amendments.