Ireland to keep , ‘sexist’ constitutional language about mother’s role
Ireland was set to reject proposals to amend constitutional references to family makeup and “mother’s duties in the home,” marking a significant defeat for the government. Prime Minister Leo Varadkar described the referendum, coinciding with International Women’s Day, as an opportunity to remove outdated, sexist language. However, he acknowledged the defeat of the family and care amendments based on a respectable turnout. The proposals aimed to update Article 41 of the 1937 Irish constitution by broadening the definition of family and replacing language about a mother’s duties with a clause recognizing care by family members due to their bonds. This sparked debate over the state’s role in supporting carers. Official results were expected later that day.