Maria Steen eloquently destroys Micheál Martin and the government’s false assertion that Constitutional change will not bring about changes to legislation in areas such as succession law, Immigration law, Social welfare law and so forth. Legislation can be amended and overhauled by the Government. The government are under a duty to ensure that existing and new legislation does not conflict with our Constitution. Legislation is open to challenge in the courts if Constitutional changes are implemented that conflict with current laws. Indeed, by removing Article 41.2 mothers are left at the mercy of successive Governments who can reduce or erode protections and benefits so that she can care for her children at home, as enshrined in our Constitution. We should be fighting for MORE rights for Mothers to care for their children at home, NOT cancel those rights as enshrined in our Constitution. Extending the definition of a family to a ‘durable relationship’ will have a significant impact on existing and new legislation. Do NOT trust the government.

Posted by Fred Bassett