Bishops urge family based on marriage not be removed from Constitution

CATHOLIC bishops yesterday called for the family based on marriage not to be removed from the Constitution.

While the Bishops said they do not want to make it difficult for other family units, they believe the best way to cater for their needs is through legislation rather than changing the Constitution.

The Irish Bishops Committee on the Family made these submissions on the third day of public hearings on family rights being held by the All-Party Committee on the Constitution.