Menu
13/11/2012
Tánaiste Wants Referrendum On Same-Sex Marriage
Tánaiste Eamon Gilmore has said he would like to see a referendum on the issue of same-sex marriage "as soon as possible".
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Mr Gilmore said marriage for gay people was a human right, adding that he would like to see a referendum on the the issue in the lifetime of this Dáil.
He said: "I don't believe that we should postpone what is a human right and that is one of the reasons why we've asked the Constitutional Convention (to look at it).
"It is one of the first issues the Constitutional Convention will look at," he added.
The convention will meet for the first time next month.
(H)
Speaking on RTÉ's Morning Ireland, Mr Gilmore said marriage for gay people was a human right, adding that he would like to see a referendum on the the issue in the lifetime of this Dáil.
He said: "I don't believe that we should postpone what is a human right and that is one of the reasons why we've asked the Constitutional Convention (to look at it).
"It is one of the first issues the Constitutional Convention will look at," he added.
The convention will meet for the first time next month.
(H)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
15 January 2015
Labour Welcomes Poll Showing Support For Marriage Equality
A new poll has revealed that up to 80% of people support same-sex marriage, Labour Party TD and Co-Chair of Labour LGBT, John Lyons, has said. Highlighting the Red C/Paddy Power poll, Mr Lyons said: "(The) poll builds upon consecutive national polls which show consistent support to afford gay and lesbian couples the right to civil marriage.
Labour Welcomes Poll Showing Support For Marriage Equality
A new poll has revealed that up to 80% of people support same-sex marriage, Labour Party TD and Co-Chair of Labour LGBT, John Lyons, has said. Highlighting the Red C/Paddy Power poll, Mr Lyons said: "(The) poll builds upon consecutive national polls which show consistent support to afford gay and lesbian couples the right to civil marriage.
15 April 2013
Constitutional Convention Votes In Favour Of Marriage Equality
The Sinn Féin delegates to the Constitutional Convention have welcomed the deliberative body's decisive vote of 79% in favour of removing any possibility of constitutional discrimination against LGBT citizens by explicitly recognising the equal right of these citizens to civil marriage.
Constitutional Convention Votes In Favour Of Marriage Equality
The Sinn Féin delegates to the Constitutional Convention have welcomed the deliberative body's decisive vote of 79% in favour of removing any possibility of constitutional discrimination against LGBT citizens by explicitly recognising the equal right of these citizens to civil marriage.
22 October 2012
Gilmore Confirms Support For Gay Marriage Is A Personal View
Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has claimed his backing for gay marriage is Labour's way, not the Government's way. Mr Gilmore confirmed he is speaking for the Labour Party, and not the Coalition, when he says the gay marriage is an issue "whose time is come".
Gilmore Confirms Support For Gay Marriage Is A Personal View
Tanaiste Eamon Gilmore has claimed his backing for gay marriage is Labour's way, not the Government's way. Mr Gilmore confirmed he is speaking for the Labour Party, and not the Coalition, when he says the gay marriage is an issue "whose time is come".
03 July 2013
Report Calls For Referendum On Same-Sex Marriage
A report from the convention on the Constitution has called for a referendum to be held over same-sex marriage. The report reveals that 79% of convention members were in support of amending the Constitution to provide for same-sex marriage.
Report Calls For Referendum On Same-Sex Marriage
A report from the convention on the Constitution has called for a referendum to be held over same-sex marriage. The report reveals that 79% of convention members were in support of amending the Constitution to provide for same-sex marriage.
26 May 2015
Marriage Referendum Results Welcomed
Sinn Féin said the result of the marriage referendum represents the lifting of discrimination against the gay community in the rest of the island of Ireland. Daithí McKay MLA is also calling for the same rights to be extended to Northern Ireland.
Marriage Referendum Results Welcomed
Sinn Féin said the result of the marriage referendum represents the lifting of discrimination against the gay community in the rest of the island of Ireland. Daithí McKay MLA is also calling for the same rights to be extended to Northern Ireland.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
