Irland, 27. Oktober 2011 : Grössere Kompetenzen für parlamentarische Kommissionen

Obligatorisches Verfassungsreferendum nach Art. 46 der Verfassung. Zusammen mit den Präsidentenwahlen abgehalten.

Abstimmungstext:
"Article 15.10
1° Each House shall make its own rules and standing orders, with power to attach penalties for their infringement, and shall have power to ensure freedom of debate, to protect its official documents and the private papers of its members, and to protect itself and its members against any person or persons interfering with, molesting or attempting to corrupt its members in the exercise of their duties.
2° Subject to the agreement of the House or Houses concerned, as determined by a majority of not less than 90 per cent of the members of the relevant House or Houses, each House shall have the power to conduct an individual or joint inquiry into any matter or matters which relate to the common good, in a manner provided for by law.
3° In the course of any such inquiry the conduct of any person (whether a member of either House or not) may be investigated, in a manner provided for by law, having regard to the provisions of this Constitution.
4° In the course of such inquiry the House or Houses concerned may make findings, in a manner provided for by law, but may not impose criminal sanctions on any person or persons subject to inquiry. Such findings shall be made having regard to the provisions of this Constitution.
5° A person or persons subject to such inquiry shall have the right to appeal the method of inquiry and the findings of the House or Houses, either exclusively or jointly, to the Courts, in a manner provided for by law, having regard to the relevant provisions of this Constitution."