Crotty v. An Taoiseach

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Crotty v. An Taoiseach was a legal action taken in 1987 by Raymond Crotty, historian and social scientist, against the Irish Government. It established that significant changes to European Union treaties required an amendment to the Irish constitution (always done by means of a referendum) before they could be ratified by the state.

Walsh J wrote the majority opinion, joined by Hederman and Henchy JJ delivering a concurring opinon. Chief Justice Finlay CJ dissented, joined by Griffin J.

The verdict led to the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland.

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