# Same-Sex Marriage

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# luv u alabama

Here's why George Takei asked the internet to give the finger to Alabama last night

Well, the wedding finger.

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Mar 5th 2015, 1:51 PM

# marriage ref

'What mother wouldn't want this for her children?': New video campaign urges Yes vote

The Yes side has launched a new website urging people to contribute video messages.

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Mar 2nd 2015, 3:15 PM

Voices

As a practising Catholic, I didn't always support same sex marriage – but I do now

Two things happened that changed my mind…

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Feb 28th 2015, 7:30 PM

# Gay Rights

'From a very young age, I knew I was the same as a murderer or rapist'

Watch Dustin Lance Black’s incredible speech at UCD.

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Feb 27th 2015, 10:25 AM

# Same-Sex Marriage

Enda: "It’s about your right to say two small words, made up of three simple letters – I DO"

The Taoiseach delivered his keynote address to the Fine Gael faithful in Castlebar tonight, and gave his strongest backing yet for the referendum.

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Feb 22nd 2015, 8:00 AM

# State of the Nation

Will new family law impact same-sex marriage vote?

Here’s everything you need to know about what’s happening in Irish politics right now…

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Feb 18th 2015, 11:55 AM

Voices

An octogenarian gentleman taught me that it's never too late to come out

News of Pat Carey’s brave move reminds Dil Wickremasinghe of an elderly man who asked to connect with LGBT community. “I’ve wanted to do this all my life,” he said.

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Feb 17th 2015, 9:10 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Have you decided how you'll vote in the same-sex marriage referendum?

Or are you going to wait until nearer the date?

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Feb 15th 2015, 9:47 AM

# Section 37

Gay teacher pixellates face in video so bosses don't see her

The lip-sync video was made for Newstalk’s Open To All competition.

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Feb 11th 2015, 10:50 PM

# Changing times

Alan Shatter wants a referendum on abortion ... and divorce

The former justice minister thinks it’s time we change the Constitution – in a number of ways.

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Feb 10th 2015, 9:15 PM

Voices

Opinion: Same-sex marriage will be decided by the silent (possibly disinterested) majority

I am not gay, none of my close relations are gay, and very few of my friends are gay. So I’ve struggled with the question “how does this affect me?”

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Feb 5th 2015, 1:00 PM

# Referendum

Church of Ireland won't be campaigning for same-sex marriage vote

The Church’s understanding of marriage remains that it is between a man and a woman.

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Feb 2nd 2015, 5:45 PM

# Referendum

Where is same-sex marriage legal?

Ireland could be joining the list this year.

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Feb 1st 2015, 8:00 AM

# Sweet Home Alabama

Gay politician warns opponents she will reveal their affairs if they use "family values" in marriage debate

“I will not stand by and allow legislators to talk about ‘family values’ when they have affairs.”

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Jan 28th 2015, 3:01 PM

# no room for complacency

'Yes' side enjoys massive lead in same-sex marriage debate, but how secure is it? - Poll

A Red C poll has found that 46% have ‘some reservations’ about it

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Jan 25th 2015, 8:34 AM

Voices

Column: On marriage equality and the red herring of raising children

Whenever same-sex marriage is argued against – be it in print, radio or television – the issue of raising children is inevitably raised. But it’s a red herring.

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Jan 24th 2015, 7:30 PM

# go to the polls

The Government has a LOT of referendums to get through over the next few years

Anyone excited for the Unified Patent Court vote?

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Jan 24th 2015, 6:00 PM

# Google It

Iona Institute respond with their own chart of prominent words on their website

A chart showing that ‘gay and ‘same-sex’ are frequently used words on the site has been widely shared on social media today.

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Jan 22nd 2015, 10:00 PM

# oh breda

7 people who would definitely marry their mams if the marriage referendum passes*

*Shh, don’t worry. No one will be marrying their mams. We think.

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Jan 22nd 2015, 3:44 PM

# Referendum

'Should we allow mothers to marry their daughters?'

The marriage equality debate has begun in earnest…

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Jan 22nd 2015, 10:10 AM

# Equality

Here's the wording you'll be voting on in same-sex marriage referendum

Frances Fitzgerald said she hopes there will be “a constructive and respectful debate” on the issue.

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Jan 21st 2015, 11:00 PM

# marriage referendum

Church of Ireland group has come out in support of a 'yes' vote

The Changing Attitude Ireland group has said marriage should be available to couples, “without distinction as to their sex”.

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Jan 21st 2015, 9:23 PM

# Same-Sex Marriage

'There was no cake or anything': This Labour TD had a very small wedding last year

Dominic Hannigan wed his partner of over 20 years on New Year’s Eve.

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Jan 21st 2015, 1:17 PM

# Not #vinb

We love a good debate: Claire Byrne's panel show gets off to a flying start

The current affairs discussion programme went straight for the jugular with a debate on same-sex marriage

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Jan 20th 2015, 7:50 PM

# LGBT

Watch Colin Farrell speak out passionately for same-sex marriage

Farrell discussed the issue on Claire Byrne Live last night.

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Jan 20th 2015, 7:58 AM

# Same-Sex Marriage

Colin Farrell: 'My brother got plenty of beatings for being gay'

The Irish actor says he supports same sex marriage.

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Jan 19th 2015, 11:45 PM

# Analysis

Why no politician should ever have to do what Leo Varadkar did ever again

Analysis: Yesterday was a seminal moment in Irish public life, but it shouldn’t be the norm.

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Jan 19th 2015, 10:03 AM

# Referendum

"It's not something that defines me": Health Minister Leo Varadkar on being gay

The Minister spoke to Miriam O’Callaghan this morning.

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Jan 18th 2015, 9:59 PM

# Your Say

Poll: How do you intend to vote in the same-sex marriage referendum?

The polls suggest a landslide, are they correct?

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Jan 18th 2015, 11:53 AM

# coast to coast

In three months, gay marriage could be legal in all 50 US states

The Supreme Court is being asked if a ban in four states is allowed under the constitution.

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Jan 17th 2015, 7:49 AM

# Referendum

New poll shows 76% support for same-sex marriage

The details were in the first opinion poll of 2015.

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Jan 14th 2015, 9:45 PM

# bush the younger

Jeb Bush wants to give Americans the 'Right to Rise' as White House bid moves closer

The former Florida Governor also struck a conciliatory note on same-sex marriage.

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Jan 6th 2015, 5:51 PM

# Vote Yes

'I think it is time to do this': Enda Kenny is happy to campaign for same-sex marriage

The Taoiseach is backing a Yes vote.

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Jan 1st 2015, 7:30 AM

# The High Table Interview

This Labour TD wishes he didn't have to talk about being gay

John Lyons speaks to TheJournal.ie about next year’s same-sex marriage referendum.

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Dec 28th 2014, 8:15 AM

# Your Say

Poll: How will you vote in the same-sex marriage referendum?

The campaigns on both sides will be kicking off shortly.

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Dec 21st 2014, 9:00 AM

# d'ruling

Complaint about Brendan O'Carroll's on-air gay marriage support rejected

BAI says having people on both sides of every debate is not an “absolute requirement”.

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Dec 17th 2014, 1:45 PM

# Vote

The same-sex marriage referendum will take place next May

Cabinet has agreed on a proposal to hold a number of other referenda on the same day.

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Dec 16th 2014, 5:08 PM

Evening Wrap

The 5 at 5 5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…

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Dec 16th 2014, 4:59 PM

# Prime Numbers

Obesity, Waterford Crystal, and a Massey Ferguson tractor: The week in numbers

Plus: What percentage of men in Ireland are overweight or obese?

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Dec 13th 2014, 7:30 PM

# marriage referendum

'There's no ruling on marriage equality' - BAI denies censorship claims

The authority says that there is no automatic requirement to balance a discussion.

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Dec 8th 2014, 10:40 PM