Ireland Referendum: Polls open on family and care changes - BBC News

Voters are being asked if they wish to amend two articles of the Irish constitution.

5 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Clodagh Kilcoyne/ReutersImage caption, Polls for the twin referendums will open at 07:00 local time on FridayPolls have opened in two referendums on changing Ireland's constitution regarding family and care.

Voters are being asked if they wish to expand the definition of family to include those not based around marriages.

They will also be asked if they wish to remove a reference to the role of women in the home, and put in one recognising care provided by family members.

Polls opened at 07:00 local time and will close at 22:00 on Friday.

The Irish Electoral Commission said 3.3m polling information cards were being delivered in advance of polling day.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-68484650

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