The referendum proposals were on whether or not you wanted to abolish Seanad Éireann and whether or not you wanted to establish a Court of Appeal and make other changes to the Courts system.

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1. Seanad Éireann Referendum

Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013.

The proposal to abolish Seanad Éireann was put to the people on 4 October 2013.

The proposal was rejected by the people.

2. Court of Appeal Referendum

Thirty-third Amendment of the Constitution (Court of Appeal) Bill 2013

The proposal was approved by the people.

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The Report

You can read the Referendum Commission’s report online or download a PDF copy of the report.