TU Dublin hosts Electoral Commission referendum campaign launch
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TU Dublin were delighted to host An Coimisiún Toghcháin (the Electoral Commission) today, for the launch of the public information campaign for the two Constitutional Referendums focused on Care and the Family.
Speaking this morning to a gathering of students at the launch, held on TU Dublin’s Grangegorman campus, Chair of the Commission, Supreme Court Judge, Ms. Justice Marie Baker stated:
“These two Referendums offer people a choice to maintain or to change how our Constitution firstly recognises the concept of the family unit, and secondly recognises of the role played by people, who care for their family members. These are two important votes which will help shape our future laws and court decisions.
The Electoral Commission also unveiled its information booklet, printed copies of which will be delivered to 2.3 million homes across the State before the 8 March vote. TU Dublin students had a chance to meet with the Electoral Commission and are the first people to see the information booklet. The booklet does not take any side, but sets out what is being proposed in, and the legal effect of, the two votes.
Ms Justice Marie Baker, Chair of the Electoral Commission met with TU Dublin staff, Student Union representatives and first-year law students, commenting:
“I am delighted to be on this beautiful campus and to meet the law students who show such enthusiasm for this issue. I am especially delighted to meet some people voting for the first time: it is personally gratifying, as my own first vote was in a referendum. I encourage all of you to register your vote and get involved.”
An Coimisiún Toghcháin is a new organisation responsible for a role previously held by the Referendum Commission - to deliver public information campaigns for referendums and elections, including the forthcoming the two Constitutional Referendums focused on Care, and the Family.
TU Dublin and the TU Dublin Students Union will be encouraging all staff and students to Check the Register to ensure you are eligible to vote.