Politics

Referendums: Yes votes will see ‘new realities’ put into dated parts of Constitution, McAleese says

Former president says proposals being voted on next Friday ‘part of a journey’ and ‘not a destination’

Former president Mary McAleese on the referendums: 'I hope between us we not only will change the wording but will then stay with the issues that have been raised.' Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Former president Mary McAleese on the referendums: 'I hope between us we not only will change the wording but will then stay with the issues that have been raised.' Photograph: Niall Carson/PA Wire
Jennifer Bray
Patsy McGarry
Fri Mar 01 2024 - 11:00

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Jennifer Bray

Jennifer Bray

Jennifer Bray is a former Irish Times journalist
Patsy McGarry

Patsy McGarry

Patsy McGarry is a contributor to The Irish Times