Referenda - Introduction
When the Irish Government wishes to change or amend the
Irish Constitution, or introduce a law of national importance, a referendum
must be held.
Ordinary Referendum
An Ordinary Referendum in Ireland is one that does not relate to amending the basic law of Ireland (the Constitution). Find out why an Ordinary Referendum would be held.
Constitutional Referendum in Ireland
A Constitutional Referendum in Ireland occurs each time the
Government wishes to change or amend the Constitution.
Voting in a referendum in Ireland
Who can vote in a referendum in Ireland, where do you cast
your vote and how do you cast your vote?
Referendum result in Ireland
Information on how the results of a referendum in Ireland are determined.
Referendum Commission
A referendum commission, is set up in Ireland to give the
public accurate and unbiased information about each new
referendum.
If you have a question relating to this topic you can contact the Citizens Information Phone Service on 0761 07 4000 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm) or you can visit your local Citizens Information Centre.