01.The_Constitution.pdf

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Primary source of
law in Ireland
Lists fundamental rights
and freedoms guaranteed
to every Irish citizen
Establishes and
describes the functions of
the Organs of State
Sets the principles
regarding how the country
should be governed.
Sets the ground for
doctrine of 'separation
of power'
The most superior law in
Ireland, with the
exception of the EU law
All laws must comply with the
standards established by the
Constitution
Contains 50 articles
Amending the
Constitution
Requires consent of the
people by a popular vote
e.g.: 2015 referendum on same-
sex marriage and reducing the
age for eligibility to be elected to
the office of President
Guaranteed to every citizen
by the Constitution
The
Constitution
Examples:
the right to equality before law
the right to education
the right to life
the right to bodily integrity
the freedom to travel
the right to personal integrity
the freedom of expression
the freedom of assembly
Fundamental rights are not
absolute - can be limited or
restricted in the interest of
common good or public order
Fundamental Rights
and Freedoms
Courts may decide that legislation
is unconstitutional if it breaches
any of the fundamental rights,
rendering it null and void

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