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<p>Laura Cahillane of the School of Law at UL has said Article 41.2 did not set out to confine women to their homes — but rather to allow them to stay home to raise families. The problem is, no policy to provide for this financially was put in place, so women never developed that economic right. Picture: Oisin McHugh</p>

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Alison O'Connor: Restrictions? Let's begin by lifting one that has solely targeted women

Article 42.1 does not confine women to their homes, but it has certainly contributed to denying our agency and autonomy

Attorney General's advice on access to birth details 'incorrect'

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Attorney General's advice on access to birth details 'incorrect'

There will be ‘cost to State’ if carers added to Constitution

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There will be ‘cost to State’ if carers added to Constitution

Your Wednesday lunchtime news catch-up

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Your Wednesday lunchtime news catch-up

ANALYSIS: High Court clarification a victory for democracy

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ANALYSIS: High Court clarification a victory for democracy

Tánaiste: Govt and Judiciary should not have 'a dialogue over the airwaves'

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Tánaiste: Govt and Judiciary should not have 'a dialogue over the airwaves'

Private campaigner for public

The man behind yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling on the children’s referendum would like to stay that way — behind the scenes.

Fri, 09 Nov, 2012