Government to sign off on referendum to remove 'sexist' women in the home reference

The definition of family will also be broadened

The wording of two questions that will be put to the public on International Women’s Day will be brought to Cabinet by Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman.

The Government is to sign off on a referendum to remove a ‘sexist’ reference to women in the home on Tuesday, paving the way for a March 8 vote.

The wording of two questions that will be put to the public on International Women’s Day will be brought to Cabinet by Children’s Minister Roderic O’Gorman.