Fifth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland
The Fifth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland, the founding legal document of the Republic of Ireland, removed from the constitution a controversial reference to the "special position" of the Roman Catholic Church as well as recognition of certain other named religious denominations. It was effected by the Fifth Amendment of the Constitution Act, 1972 which was approved by referendum on 7th December, 1972 and signed into law on 5th January, 1973.
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Constitution of Ireland - Republic of Ireland - Roman Catholic Church - Referendum - 7th December - 1972 - 5th January - 1973
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