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
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.
Seventh Amendment
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.
See also Constitutional amendment Politics of the Republic of Ireland History of the Republic of Ireland Amendments to the Constitution of Ireland
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