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Ireland to vote on expanding rights for children

Government makes final push for amendment

DUBLIN — Ireland’s leaders issued last-minute appeals Friday for voters to amend the constitution to include stronger rights for children, making it easier for the state to protect children from abuse and for neglected kids to be adopted.

But the campaign to secure a ‘‘yes’’ vote in Saturday’s referendum took a surprise hit from the Irish Supreme Court.

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Glad to see that Ireland is finally coming into the 20th century.