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02/07/2014
Marriage Equality Referendum Set For Spring 2015
The Marriage Equality referendum will take place in spring next year, the Taoiseach Enda Kenny has told the Dáil.
Mr Kenny made the announcement in response to the issue being raised by Sinn Séin leader Gerry Adams, who had called on the government to set a date.
The Taoiseach told the Dáil that the referendum would happen in spring 2015.
(MH/CD)
Mr Kenny made the announcement in response to the issue being raised by Sinn Séin leader Gerry Adams, who had called on the government to set a date.
The Taoiseach told the Dáil that the referendum would happen in spring 2015.
(MH/CD)
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