Leo Varadkar launches family and care campaign

The video discusses the launch of the Finnegill Campaign for the Referendums on Family and Care, aiming to amend Article 41.2 of the Irish Constitution. The proposed changes seek to recognize diverse family structures and improve conditions for family carers. The speaker emphasizes the importance of voting Yes to modernize the constitution, reflecting contemporary values and inclusivity. The video highlights the potential negative impact on society if the referendum fails, particularly for one-parent families and gender roles in caregiving.

What is the main goal of the Finnegill Campaign?

• To increase taxes for social welfare

• To promote traditional family values

• To launch a new political party

• To modernize the Constitution regarding family and care

What does the current Constitution say about families?

• Families can only be based on marriage

• Families must include grandparents

• Families are recognized only if they live together

• Families are defined by the number of children

Which family structures are mentioned as needing recognition?

• Only families with adopted children

• Families led by single parents, grandparents, or guardians

• Families with more than three children

• Only married couples

What is the proposed change regarding care in the Constitution?

• Care should only be provided by women

• Care should be recognized both within and outside the home

• Care should be provided only by professionals

• Care should be limited to family members

What message would failing the referendum send to one-parent families?

• They are not recognized as real families

• They should receive more government support

• They are the ideal family structure

• They are equally valued

What is the significance of the Constitution according to the speaker?

• It is just a legal document

• It is a statement of national values

• It is a historical artifact

• It is a guideline for economic policies

What is the speaker's hope for the outcome of the referendum?

• To reduce government intervention in family matters

• To maintain the status quo

• To reinforce traditional family structures

• To reflect a modern, inclusive Ireland