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15/01/2015
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.
"Civil marriage is one of the last institutions in Ireland where inequality still exists. People will have an opportunity to abolish that inequality and create a more progressive society that treats and values people for who they are rather than on their sexuality.
"However, it is important for anyone who supports marriage equality to not become complacent. Strong support in polls does not mean a done deal, particularly when it comes to referenda."
A referendum on same-sex marriage is due to be held later this year.
(MH/JP)
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.
"Civil marriage is one of the last institutions in Ireland where inequality still exists. People will have an opportunity to abolish that inequality and create a more progressive society that treats and values people for who they are rather than on their sexuality.
"However, it is important for anyone who supports marriage equality to not become complacent. Strong support in polls does not mean a done deal, particularly when it comes to referenda."
A referendum on same-sex marriage is due to be held later this year.
(MH/JP)
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