Update: Dáil paves way for referendum on blasphemy law

The Dáil has passed legislation to allow for a referendum on removing the reference to blasphemy from the Constitution.

Update: Dáil paves way for referendum on blasphemy law
Tue, 18 Sep, 2018 - 20:43

Update - 7.43pm: The Dáil has passed legislation to allow for a referendum on removing the reference to blasphemy from the Constitution.

The bill will go to the Seanad, after it was passed unopposed in the Dáil this evening.

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