Fine Gael Launch Yes Marriage Equality Referendum

Fine Gael has launched its 'Yes' campaign ahead of the marriage equality referendum to be held on Friday 22 May.

The campaign was launched by Taoiseach Enda Kenny, the party's Director of Elections Simon Coveney, Minister Frances Fitzgerald, Minister Leo Varadkar and the Chair of the Fine Gael LGBT Group, Jerry Buttimer TD. The event was also addressed by two members of the public, Enda Morgan and Edel Tierney, who spoke about the importance of the Referendum passing to their own lives.

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny said: "Equal marriage is all about enriching the everyday lives of ordinary men and women. It’s that equality in marriage that I believe will bring great happiness and joy not alone to couples but to their families, their siblings, parents and grandparents.

"By voting Yes on May 22nd, we will ensure that all couples can share the benefits of civil marriage. We will ensure that people will be treated equally no matter who they love. We will acknowledge that same-sex couples, like other couples, deserve the equal right to commit to each other with the words, 'I do'."

(MH/CD)