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A referendum was held in the Republic of Ireland on 7 June 2001 in an attempt to make three amendments to the Constitution of Ireland. Two of the measures were approved, while the third was rejected.
[edit] Twenty-first amendment
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The Twenty-first Amendment introduced a constitutional ban on the death penalty and removed all references to capital punishment from the text. The proposal was approved.
| Electorate |
Spoilt votes |
Total poll (%) |
For (%) |
Against (%) |
| 2,867,960 |
14,480 |
997,885 (34.8) |
610,455 (62.1) |
372,950 (37.9) |
[edit] Twenty-second amendment
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The Twenty-second Amendment proposed to establish a body for the investigation of judges and to amend the procedure for the removal of judges. It was not passed by the houses of the Oireachtas and therefore was not submitted to a referendum. It is a missing amendment of the Constitution of Ireland.
[edit] Twenty-third amendment
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The Twenty-third Amendment permitted the state to recognise the International Criminal Court. The proposal was approved.
| Electorate |
Spoilt votes |
Total poll (%) |
For (%) |
Against (%) |
| 2,867,960 |
17,819 |
997,565 (34.8) |
629,234 (64.2) |
350,512 (35.8) |
[edit] Twenty-fourth amendment
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The Twenty-fourth Amendment proposed that the state ratify the Nice Treaty. The proposal was rejected.
| Electorate |
Spoilt votes |
Total poll (%) |
For (%) |
Against (%) |
| 2,867,960 |
14,887 |
997,826 (34.8) |
453,461 (46.1) |
529,478 (53.9) |
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