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21/01/2015
The government in Ireland has confirmed it will hold a Marriage Equality referendum in May this year.
The announcement comes after the wording agreed by the Government for the constitutional amendment on Marriage Equality was announced.
It has been proposed to add a new section to the Constitution.
Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald said: "People will be asked to decide whether the following new wording should be added to the Constitution: 'Marriage may be contracted in accordance with law by two persons without distinction as to their sex'."
He added that the government is also preparing an Implementation Bill to address the changes to legislation if the referendum is passed.
"The issue is one of equality, Marriage Equality," he commented. "It is about removing the barriers which deny some couples the chance of marrying and of having relationships that are constitutionally protected.
"The question is whether or not a new category of couples can have an equal right to marrying and to enjoying the protection of marriage afforded by the Constitution.
"Ultimately it is for the people of Ireland to decide. I hope we can have a constructive and respectful debate which will help to inform and engage citizens on this important issue.
"I would encourage everyone entitled to vote in these referendums to participate fully in our democracy by ensuring that they are registered to vote and to go to the polls in May."
(JP/CD)
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Marriage Referendum Set For May 2015
The government in Ireland has confirmed it will hold a Marriage Equality referendum in May this year.
The announcement comes after the wording agreed by the Government for the constitutional amendment on Marriage Equality was announced.
It has been proposed to add a new section to the Constitution.
Justice Minister Frances Fitzgerald said: "People will be asked to decide whether the following new wording should be added to the Constitution: 'Marriage may be contracted in accordance with law by two persons without distinction as to their sex'."
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He added that the government is also preparing an Implementation Bill to address the changes to legislation if the referendum is passed.
"The issue is one of equality, Marriage Equality," he commented. "It is about removing the barriers which deny some couples the chance of marrying and of having relationships that are constitutionally protected.
"The question is whether or not a new category of couples can have an equal right to marrying and to enjoying the protection of marriage afforded by the Constitution.
"Ultimately it is for the people of Ireland to decide. I hope we can have a constructive and respectful debate which will help to inform and engage citizens on this important issue.
"I would encourage everyone entitled to vote in these referendums to participate fully in our democracy by ensuring that they are registered to vote and to go to the polls in May."
(JP/CD)
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