Irish constitutional referendums, November 1992
Three referendums were held simultaneously in Ireland on 25 November 1992, each on a proposed amendment of the Irish constitution.. All three proposals related to abortion. Two of the measures were approved, while the third was rejected.
Twelfth amendment
The Twelfth Amendment proposed that the possibility of suicide was not a sufficient threat to justify an abortion. The proposal was rejected.
| Twelfth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland Bill, 1992 |
| Choice |
Votes |
Percentage |
| No |
1,079,297 |
65.35% |
| Yes |
572,177 |
34.65% |
Thirteenth amendment
The Thirteenth Amendment specifies that the prohibition of abortion would not limit freedom of travel from Ireland to other countries where a person might legally obtain an abortion. The proposal was approved.
| Thirteenth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland referendum |
| Choice |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes |
1,035,308 |
62.39% |
| No |
624,059 |
37.61% |
Fourteenth amendment
The Fourteenth Amendment specifies that Irish citizens have the freedom to pursue and learn about abortion services in other countries. The proposal was approved.
| Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution of Ireland referendum |
| Choice |
Votes |
Percentage |
| Yes |
992,833 |
59.88% |
| No |
665,106 |
40.12% |
See also