Constitutional reference to woman’s role in the home does not grant legally enforceable right to State support, court finds
The court said article 41.2 of the Constitution, which remains intact after the electorate resoundly rejected the care referendum last March, ultimately had “no bearing” on the proceedings. Photograph: Bryan O'Brien
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The carer’s allowance is a non-contributory form of means-tested social assistance under the Social Welfare Act 2005. The Minister’s failure to do so breached her constitutional rights, including to equal treatment and under article 41.2, she claimed.
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