Taoiseach would like to see referendum on 'women in the home' clause in 2023

Speaking at the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality on Wednesday Micheál Martin confirmed that the Government will hold a referendum but said it was difficult to put a timeline on it

The Taoiseach said he was “anxious” to progress the referendum and asked for a full report on the matter “as quickly as you possibly can,” adding, “I would like to see a referendum in 2023.” Picture: Jim Coughlan.

Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said he would like a referendum to be held next year to remove the ‘women in the home’ clause from the Constitution.

Speaking at the Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality on Wednesday Mr Martin confirmed that the Government will hold a referendum but said it was difficult to put a timeline on it.