A Constitutional Convention has recommended removing the blasphemy provision, following overwhelming support for this in submissions.

But a date for a referendum has yet to be decided.

The Church of Ireland's David Pierpont, Archdeacon of Dublin, told a service that caution should be used when changing the constitution, especially on issues of morality.

The Archdeacon said the law, although essential for the conduct of human affairs, has a "limited place in them".

Law is there to protect the weak and at times we all need that protection, he said.

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