# Same-Sex Marriage

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# what you need to know

'Same-sex marriage referendum WON'T change adoption in Ireland'

No matter which way you vote, Special Rapporteur for Children, Geoffrey Shannon has said.

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May 11th 2015, 10:00 PM

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'We can protect the rights of gay people without redefining the meaning of marriage'

If the amendment is accepted, it will prevent the State from adopting a constitutional or legislative stance in relation to a vision of the family which would prioritise the parental roles of mothers and fathers, writes Mattie McGrath TD

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May 11th 2015, 7:00 PM

# Referendum

Eamon Gilmore: Same-sex marriage has no implications for children

The former Tánaiste also shares his thoughts on Nigel Farage.

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May 11th 2015, 9:31 AM

# No

Catholic leaders are out in force arguing against same-sex marriage

One bishop believes schoolbooks that view marriage as solely between a man and a woman could face legal challenges if the vote is passed.

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May 10th 2015, 7:11 PM

# keep it civil

Here's how the Catholic Church in Britain has responded to same-sex marriage

The first same-sex marriages in England, Wales and Scotland took place last year. So how has the Church stance changed on civil marriages?

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May 10th 2015, 9:15 AM

# Same-Sex Marriage

Studio clashes, Bosco ... Here's what to expect in the countdown to referendum day

Passions have been running high in the debate so far – and there’ll be plenty more opportunities for the two sides to get their points across.

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May 9th 2015, 8:30 PM

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We cannot vote. We need you to stand in our place.

As an emigrant, I’m urging people to go to the polls on 22 May. Every single vote matters.

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May 9th 2015, 7:30 PM

# Diaspora

Irish abroad are calling for you to use your vote at home

They won’t be able to vote in elections and referendums here any time soon.

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May 9th 2015, 1:55 PM

# marriage ref

It would be "insane" to pass this referendum - former Fine Gael councillor

Professor Bill Tormey has clarified why he’ll be voting no on 22 May.

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May 9th 2015, 7:15 AM

# marriage ref

The family in the No poster say they would vote Yes in same-sex marriage referendum

The couple said they were never paid for the images.

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May 7th 2015, 10:00 PM

# country choice

Shop sent hate mail over Yes to same-sex marriage poster

There are now plans to put even more posters up.

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May 7th 2015, 6:06 PM

# Same-Sex Marriage

The Iona Institute have launched a new animated video to voice their 'No' arguments

The conservative group’s 2012 video ‘The Case for Man/Woman Marriage’ racked up over 100,000 views and was met with a scathing parody version.

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May 7th 2015, 11:21 AM

# Game o’ Throne

Roddy Doyle just used Game of Thrones to argue in favour of same-sex marriage

He’s done it again.

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May 6th 2015, 7:48 PM

# god's plan

Archbishop Diarmuid Martin wants to make something clear: He's voting No

He says he doesn’t usually give his voting preference but is making an exception.

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May 6th 2015, 4:34 PM

# marref

Miss last night's Prime Time debate? Here's what people are talking about

“Equal does not mean the same.”

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May 6th 2015, 7:20 AM

# marriage ref

Leo: People have offered to pray for me and save my soul

The health minister isn’t too bothered though.

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May 5th 2015, 9:55 PM

Voices

What would a No vote signal to young gay Ireland?

The result of the referendum will send a clear message to those young people in schoolyards and exam halls.

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May 5th 2015, 7:30 PM

# D-Day

Did you make the voter registration deadline? A lot of people tried

Queues were spotted at local council offices.

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May 5th 2015, 5:21 PM

Voices

What lies ahead in the closing weeks of the marriage referendum campaign?

With the result still far from guaranteed, where are campaigners likely to focus their energies in the final days?

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May 4th 2015, 3:30 PM

# Same-Sex Marriage

Church still undecided if it will carry out civil ceremonies if referendum passes

Archbishop Eamon Martin says the referendum also raises issues about what it teaches children.

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May 4th 2015, 2:14 PM

# intervention

Senior Archbishop warns: Church could face legal action for opposing gay marriage

The head of the Catholic Church in Ireland has issued a long message to churchgoers tonight.

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May 2nd 2015, 6:00 PM

# Same-Sex Marriage

This audience member's reaction was clear ... what did everyone else make of the Late Late debate?

Strong exchanges, personal experiences, and a diverse array of speakers made last night’s debate a must-watch affair.

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May 2nd 2015, 8:02 AM

# my bad

Water protesters mistaken for No campaigners and called 'homophobe b***ards'

“We are getting dog’s abuse.”

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May 1st 2015, 5:47 PM

# intervention

IDA boss didn't talk to the government before calling for a Yes vote

Martin Shanahan’s call for a Yes vote in the same-sex marriage referendum has not gone down well with the No side.

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May 1st 2015, 4:55 PM

# level up

This Dublin gaming shop's new equality shutter is perfectly apt

This is so lovely.

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May 1st 2015, 11:39 AM

# living a lie

Some older gay people are 'excruciatingly lonely' and 'struggle to exist'

Pat Carey has said many people of his generation have contacted him since he came out publicly.

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Apr 30th 2015, 1:35 PM

# marriage referendum

'Worse than losing my seat': Leo would be absolutely devastated with a No vote

The Health Minister, who came out publicly in January, helped launch Fine Gael’s referendum campaign today.

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Apr 27th 2015, 8:00 PM

# Same-Sex Marriage

Enda has pretty much ruled out a live TV debate with the No side

Kenny said the issue is not a party political one.

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Apr 27th 2015, 1:16 PM

Voices

‘What about the children?’ As one of the children in question, I say a No vote will hurt us

There will be children who pass ‘Vote No’ posters on their way to and from school and wonder why these strangers seem to hate their families.

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Apr 27th 2015, 1:00 PM

# ethical issue

Surrogacy is still being discussed ahead of the same-sex marriage vote

Lawyers for Yes say the referendum has no connection with the issue.

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Apr 24th 2015, 11:03 AM

Voices

If the Catholic church doesn't urgently signal a change in attitude, I fear for its future

Representative of the church must meaningfully alter responses toward women, LGBT people, and those in second relationships, writes Fr Tony Flannery.

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Apr 23rd 2015, 8:00 AM

# Same-Sex Marriage

19,000 sign petition calling for same-sex marriage mural NOT to be removed

The artist behind it has received a warning notice about its removal.

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Apr 22nd 2015, 6:43 PM

# Amanda

This might be the most unfortunate typo of the whole marriage equality debate

Who’s Amanda?!

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Apr 21st 2015, 2:35 PM

# ssmref

No group says presence of gardaí at a Yes event has 'fractured' its neutrality

Gardaí say their presence at the photocall ‘wasn’t appropriate’.

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Apr 20th 2015, 5:24 PM

# stopwatch the presses

Marian Finucane using "stopwatches" to ensure balance on marriage referendum debates

The broadcaster made the comment on her RTÉ Radio 1 show this afternoon.

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Apr 19th 2015, 6:31 PM

# Marriage equality

16 Irish celebrities who have pledged their support for same-sex marriage

Well-known Irish people have not been shy about getting involved.

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Apr 18th 2015, 7:15 PM

Voices

My experience as a mother is why I’m fighting for a Yes vote

I have two children. For one of them a simple model of a happy life is currently unobtainable. Being gay, my son is denied a right his older sister takes for granted.

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Apr 18th 2015, 7:00 PM