Tom Clonan on why he voted no in the care referendum 

Writing in the Irish Examiner on February 19, disability advocate Tom Clonan outlined why he was voting no in the care referendum. With that referendum now looking like it will be defeated, here's what Mr Clonan said on the issue

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The 40th amendment of the Constitution (Care), Article 42.B is a missed opportunity.

The wording of 42.B gives constitutional expression to the conservative ideological position that the primary responsibility for care resides within the family and family members. The article is not rights-based and is very carefully worded to indemnify the State and the HSE from any legal obligation to support family carers. 98% of unpaid family carers are women and girls.