2) (1995), the Supreme Court of Ireland upheld a challenge from Patricia McKenna to public expenditure to promote a Yes vote in the constitutional referendum on divorce.
The 2001 Act also removed from the commission the statutory function of fostering and promoting debate or discussion on referendum proposals.
[4] It could use television, radio, press, outdoor and cinema advertising and any other media over the weeks in advance of the referendum to give general information about the issues involved.
[3] The commission's information booklets were also produced in braille and audiotape for persons with visual impairments.
The report detailed the carrying out of its functions, and the commission then dissolved one month after its submission.