Irish Constitution Long Overdue for an Overhaul, says ICCL

ICCL urges government to engage in an open dialog with the civil society on the constitutional convention
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Irish Constitution Long Overdue for an Overhaul, says ICCL
Michele Brandt, ICCL Director Mark Kelly and Senator Katherine Zappone pictured at the Hear Our Voices event on June 21st, 2012 in Christchurch, Dublin (Collins Photos)
6/25/2012
Updated:
10/1/2015
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Michele Brandt, ICCL Director Mark Kelly and Senator Katherine Zappone pictured at the Hear Our Voices event on June 21st, 2012 in Christchurch, Dublin

“Ireland’s Constitution is rightly celebrated at home and abroad for its recognition of the centrality of human rights and fundamental freedoms. However, 75 years after it was first drafted, it is long overdue for an overhaul,” said Mr Mark Kelly, Director of the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), as he summarised the current situation concerning the reform of the Irish Constitution.