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18/12/2013
Dáil Agree Constitutional Change Needed On Same-Sex Marriage
Minister for Justice Alan Shatter has praised the unanimous support shown by the Dáil for same-sex marriage, saying: "I think we have made history."
It is understood that the House reached an agreement that a constitutional change is needed and that a referendum should be held.
However, the government will not consider holding a referendum until 2015, in an effort to ensure "it was not misrepresented and that there was clarity in the minds of those coming out to vote".
(MH/JP)
It is understood that the House reached an agreement that a constitutional change is needed and that a referendum should be held.
However, the government will not consider holding a referendum until 2015, in an effort to ensure "it was not misrepresented and that there was clarity in the minds of those coming out to vote".
(MH/JP)
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