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Monday 30 November 2020
“I’m sure our relationship is just as devoted as his is and why [should] we be looked at in any different way?”
Same-sex marriage is now legal across the whole of the US.
Ireland has become the first country in the world to pass a referendum on the issue.
“I think it’s a great thing – particularly for children growing up gay and for the children of gay couples. They already exist.”
The nation holds its breath.
“All things being equal, it’s not a lot to ask”.
Ursula Halligan is calling for a Yes vote in the marriage referendum, and has praised the broadcaster for re-arranging its coverage to accommodate her.
No matter which way you vote, Special Rapporteur for Children, Geoffrey Shannon has said.
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.
Professor Bill Tormey has clarified why he’ll be voting no on 22 May.
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.
In true Dustin fashion, he manages to have a go at RTÉ staff.
Artist Joe Caslin has a big job ahead.
The comments have been criticised.
The agriculture minister reckons Ireland is ready for same-sex marriage.
Fine Gael MEP Brian Hayes explains the detail of the new pan-eurozone Single Supervisory Mechanism.
Frankfurt set for bigger role in regulating and punishing Irish banks.
The Minister for Finance met with the head of the eurozone’s permanent bailout fund, Klaus Regling, who reiterated his own view that any retrospective deal is not likely at the moment.
Eurogroup ministers met earlier this week on the topic, but only agreed on general principles.
Dealing with problems on a country by country basis not working, says IMF.
“It will not be a retroactive direct capitalisation. If recapitalisation is possible, it will come for the future.”
The German chancellor tells a news conference there “will not be any retroactive direct recapitalisation”. That’s us told.
IT’S THE LAST day of November, so it’s safe to say the Christmas countdown has well and truly begun.
With everything that has happened in 2020 so far, many people have chosen to bring a bit Christmas cheer into their lives earlier than usual this year, and decorations have been going up in households around the country for a number of weeks now.
But others are still sticking to their usual traditions and waiting until December to put the tree up.
So, today we want to know: When are you putting up your Christmas tree?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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