Marriage Referendum and Age of Presidential Candidates Referendum

The Marriage Referendum and The Age of Presidential Candidates Referendum

The referendum proposal on the Marriage Referendum was on whether or not you agreed to put a clause in the constitution which would allow two people to marry each other regardless of their sex.

The Age of Presidential Candidates Referendum was on whether or not  you agreed to reduce the age at which a person may be a candidate for the for the office of President, from 35 to 21.

Independent Guide

An Independent Guide was publised in booklet form and distributed to all homes in the state. This guide contains a short description of each prospoal. To view this guide see here

The Marriage Referendum

Thirty –fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015

The proposed amendment to the Constitution was put to the people on 22 May 2015.

The proposal was passed by the people.

For further information about votes cast see - http://www.referendum.ie/results.php?ref=10

The Age of the Presidential candidates Referendum

Thirty-fifth Amendment of the Constitution (Age of Eligibility for Election to the Office of President) Bill 2015.

The proposed amendment to the Constitution was put to the people on 22 May 2015.

The proposal was rejected by the people.

For further information about votes cast see - http://www.referendum.ie/results.php?ref=11

Report

You can read a report of the Referendum Commission online and download a PDF of the report.

Website

The Commission developed a dedicated website for the Referendum - refcom2015