Consultation needed with civil society on convention

We welcome the Taoiseach and the Government’s decision to establish a Constitutional Convention.

This could be a critical opportunity to update and strengthen Bunreacht na hÉireann, the most definitive statement of our country’s collective values.

We note with regret that, to date, there has been no formal consultation with civil society about the form or content of the convention. We consider that a meaningful consultation with civil society groups should take place before the Government’s proposals are finalised. It is vital that Government maximise public participation and engagement in the work of the convention.