Caitriona Redmond: 'I worry the State will 'strive' to absolve themselves of responsibilities'

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.

Caitriona Redmond. Photograph Moya Nolan

I’m voting “Yes” to the Family Amendment.

Should a family living next door have less rights just because the parents haven’t entered into a marriage contract? I don’t believe so, and I believe that voting yes will protect real families and not just those who have been able to get married.