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Divorce in Ireland: ‘We did all our fighting at the separation stage’
Whether hostile or amicable, rapid or attritional, divorce in Ireland has become complicated by the financial realities of the housing crisis
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In much of the commentary following the recent referendums, the phrase 'enough is enough' was often heard – the implication being that great numbers of people have made enough huge sacrifices by voting for compassion and understanding but that’s all over now
High Court grants divorce to former couple who continue to live in same house
Man and woman can be considered as living apart while underneath same roof provided they are not in intimate relationship, judge says
Charlie Flanagan: ‘My father was a controversial figure . . . I disagreed with much of what he stood for’
The Fine Gael TD, who will be stepping down from politics at the next election, reflects on his relationship with his arch-conservative father and on how the political climate has shifted
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Unthinkable: The culture wars are creating new ideological divisions and alliances. Is there a path to peace?
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We’re objectifying Irish women but in an illuminating, celebratory way to mark International Women’s Day 2023
Women have come a long way since Nollaig na mBan of 50 years ago
In 1973, contraception and divorce were illegal but marital rape was not, and if you were married you were barred from entering the workforce
Law may be required regarding divorces in wake of Brexit
Bar Council advises department of need for legislation to avoid ‘limping marriages’
The Irish Times view on the mayoral plebiscites: imbalance of power
Local government has been gradually but inexorably stripped of its powers since the foundation of the State
Cork and Waterford reject directly-elected mayor proposal
Both cities narrowly vote against proposal while Limerick votes in favour
Waterford and Cork reject directly-elected mayors
Plebiscites defeated by slim majorities in both cities while Limerick votes in favour
Divorce referendum to reduce required wait period passes by huge margin
Josepha Madigan says result is indication of electorate’s ‘kindness and understanding’
Vote 2019: What did we vote on and when will we get the results?
Keep up to speed with our ultimate guide to the European, local and referendum votes
Coveney urges electorate to back directly-elected mayors
Minister for Local Government defends decision to hold votes on day of elections
Families facing ‘misery’, ‘conflict’ under current divorce laws, says Madigan
People need clear information on proposed constitutional changes – Director of elections
Carlow has highest divorce rate in Ireland, data shows
Dublin previously had highest rate of divorce applications in country from 2010 to 2014
Carlow clocks up highest divorce rate in Ireland
Analysis for 2000-2017 reveals county comes out top from national total of almost 4,000
Objective of referendum is not to support marriage, but to liberalise divorce
Accepting this proposal would not be in the interest of family life or of society in general
Catholics urged to ‘reflect deeply’ before voting in divorce referendum
Referendum aims not to support marriage but liberalise divorce, says Bishop Denis Nulty
‘Cork needs someone to stand up and beat their chest on its behalf’
Cork votes on Friday on whether it needs an elected mayor. Is it ready to make the decision?
Campaigners see little appetite for No vote in divorce referendum
Arguing against the referendum could result in being pilloried or dismissed in modern Ireland
Divorce vote: ‘We’re changing the Constitution that people died for’
Referendum Commission chair told voters expect polls to be rerun until desired result comes
Divorce referendum: We must allow people to marry again
Legal freedom to remarry and have a ‘second chance’ strengthens institution of marriage
Divorce, Irish style: The wait just adds to the heartbreak
Maureen Gaffney: When a long-term relationship fails, physical and mental health suffers enormously
Voters set to overwhelmingly approve divorce law changes
Seventy-seven per cent of poll respondents said they would vote Yes in referendum
Minister for Justice warns against complacency in divorce referendum
‘Any referendum can be a difficult endeavour’
The Irish Times view on the divorce referendum: No room for complacency
Our provisions for divorce are, by international standards, extremely restrictive
Directly-elected mayors could be ‘catalyst’ for local government reform
UCC academic says democratic legitimacy is biggest advantage of proposed office
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