Minister for Equality Roderic O’Gorman will address a public event in Galway City on the upcoming referendums next week.
The event – The Constitutional Referendums on 8th March 2024: A Discussion with Minister Roderic O’Gorman, will take place next Tuesday, February 20.
Two referendums are going to be held next month concerning language in the constitution on women and the family.
The first referendum concerns the concept of family in the Constitution, and if passed would broaden the definition of family beyond marriage.
The second Referendum proposes to delete an existing part of the Constitution and insert new text providing recognition for care provided by family members to each other, and to remove the reference to duties in the home of a mother.
Dr Brian Tobin, School of Law, will provide a critical response to the Minister’s address and an audience Q&A will also take place.
Speaking ahead of the event, Dr Tobin said, “I am delighted that Minister O’Gorman can join us at University of Galway to take part in this informative and insightful event for our students, staff and the public.”
“Minister O’Gorman will emphasise the importance of the referendum proposals to attendees, but they will also be exposed to my own critique of the proposals.”
After the two speakers, attendees will get to engage with the minister in an audience Q&A session.
The event will take place from 7pm to 8:30pm in the IT Building, IT250, on Tuesday, February 20 and is open to the public.
