Irish constitutional referendums, 1979
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Two referendums were held together in Ireland on 5 July 1979, each on a proposed amendment of the Irish constitution. Both proposals were approved by voters.
Sixth Amendment
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The Sixth Amendment to the constitution provided that orders made by the Adoption Board could not be declared unconstitutional because they were not made by a court.
| Sixth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland referendum[1] | ||
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 Yes |
601,694 | 98.97 |
| No | 6,265 | 1.03 |
| Valid votes | 607,959 | 97.51 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 15,517 | 2.49 |
| Total votes | 623,476 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters and turnout | 2,179,466 | 28.61 |
Seventh Amendment
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The Seventh Amendment to the constitution allowed the state to determine by law which institutions of higher education would be entitled to elect members of the Senate.
| Seventh Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland referendum[1] | ||
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes |
552,600 | 92.40 |
| No | 45,484 | 7.60 |
| Valid votes | 598,084 | 96.06 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 24,562 | 3.94 |
| Total votes | 622,646 | 100.00 |
| Registered voters and turnout | 2,179,466 | 28.57 |
See also
- Constitutional amendment
- Politics of the Republic of Ireland
- History of the Republic of Ireland
- Amendments to the Constitution of Ireland
