Ireland Just Made History for LGBT Rights in One Landslide Popular Vote
In a historic vote on Friday, the Republic of Ireland voted to legalize marriage between all persons regardless of their sex, thus ushering in a new era of LGBT rights in the Emerald Isle. The vote is the first time that a nation has legalized gay.
CONGRATULATIONS! Ireland says YES to same-sex.
The Republic of Ireland has approved same-sex marriage after a referendum on the issue. Citizens in Ireland voted yesterday on a proposal to introduce civil same-sex marriage in the country. After the campaign against��.
Irish become first nation to vote in same-sex marriage - LA.
A referendum on whether to legalize same-sex marriage across Ireland passed with 62 percent of the vote, setting off celebrations Saturday night outside Dublin Castle, where the results were announced. While gay marriage is legal in about 20. The government will now introduce a bill to enact the peoples will, and it says it hopes it will become law by the time the Irish parliament breaks up in the summer, the BBC reports. This means the first actual marriages are��.
Same-sex marriage: Should NI voters get to decide in a referendum?
So, if voters in the Republic of Ireland are going to the polls to give their views on same-sex marriage on 22 May, why shouldnt their counterparts north of the border get the same opportunity? Thats what Sinn F��ins Martin McGuinness wants, and both.
Ireland holds same-sex marriage vote - Daily News
Ireland holds same-sex marriage vote. BBC News ��� 22 May 2015 2:56PM ��� 0 comments. Share this article: DUBLLIN - Voters in the Republic of Ireland are taking part in a referendum on legalising same-sex marriage on Friday. More than 3.2m��.
Ireland awaits same-sex marriage referendum result
Ballots are being counted in the Republic of Ireland, where voters have been taking part in a referendum on whether to legalise same-sex marriage. More than 3.2m people were asked whether they wanted to amend the countrys constitution to allow gay and .
Ireland votes overwhelmingly in favor of gay marriage.
reuters-gay-ireland-marriage-gaymarriage. Though the total isnt in, tallies from key constituencies suggest that Irelands referendum on approving same-sex marriage is a win for Yes. The BBC reports that the result became��.
Ireland Votes on Same Sex Marriage : Political Wire
One woman said she would ask Irish voters if they want to approve gay marriage like New York and California, or vote it down as they would in Alabama or Texas? southerndemnut. It would be something of a statement that��.
We all have to grow up - Mrs Brown urges Ireland to vote yes in gay marriage.
Fictional matriarch Mrs Brown has urged Ireland to vote yes in the upcoming gay marriage referendum.. Mrs Agnes Brown is the main character from hit BBC comedy Mrs Browns Boys about an opinionated Irish mother and the lives and adventures of her.
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The BBCs Shane Harrison looks at how the Republic of Irelands vote in favour of legalising same-sex marriage caps an extraordinary week for the country. The Republic has become the first country in the world to introduce same-sex marriage in a.
Make no mistake, the eyes of the world are on Ireland right.
As the first country in the world to decide on same-sex marriage by popular vote, Ireland will irrefutably show how the country feels about a social issue that is being debated the world over. sky news marriage Sky News is one of many international outlets in Ireland right now. Source: Sky News. Ireland makes international. Horse Outside even got an airing on the BBC before actress Simone Kirby advocated a Yes vote in-studio. Presenter Evan Davis repeatedly��.
Election 2015: Sturgeon says Tories bullied Miliband into.
Nicola Sturgeon gave four interviews with the BBC - on Radio 4s Today show with James Naughtie, up against young voters on BBC Newsbeat, opposite Eddie Mair on Radio 4s PM and finally appearing on BBC One on the Leader Interviews with Evan Davis. Her repeat appearances... In the end the DUP didnt need to exercise its veto as the Sinn Fein gay marriage bill was defeated by 49-47 votes at the Northern Ireland Assembly this afternoon. Regardless of the��.
Mrs Brown speaks out on gay marriage : News 2015.
Mrs Brown speaks out on gay marriage - Video goes viral as Irish vote looms.
Irelands tolerant elite now demonise anyone who opposes.
Indeed, the main parties are enforcing the party whip on gay marriage, meaning any Senator or TD who votes against it is likely to be expelled from his or her party. According to the Irish Independent, even politicians who��.
Church in Ireland needs reality check after gay marriage vote
By BBCs Ireland correspondent Chris Buckler. In Ireland debates about morality tend to be rooted in religion. The discussion about same sex marriage was no exception. The Catholic Church after all still has much influence in Ireland and the no vote.
One million Irish voters say YES to gay marriage - Daily Star
IRELAND has voted to legalise same-sex marriage in a historic referendum, it has been confirmed.. DJ Nick Grimshaw will snub Simon Cowells offer of an X Factor judging slot if it threatens his BBC career. 0 Comments
Ireland votes to legalise gay marriage [SEE RESULTS]
The people of the Republic Ireland, in the first ever national referendum, seem to have voted in favour of the moves to legalise gay marriage in the country. BBC reports that over 3,200,000 (three million and two hundred thousand) people were asked.
Same-sex marriage: Call for Irish emigrants to vote in referendum
The 31-year-old Dubliner told the BBC that as a gay man he was very passionate about same-sex marriage rights and that securing a yes vote was extremely important to him personally and to his native country, politically. People think the Republic of .
NI leaders debate: Parties clash over welfare reform and same-sex marriage
Northern Irelands five biggest parties have clashed over welfare reform and gay marriage in the final TV election debate before voters go to the polls. The NI leaders debate took place at the BBC but only one of the parties was represented by its leader.
Mother of all retractions? Falsified gay marriage study has.
Falsified gay marriage study has Vox, WaPost, HuffPo and others issuing retractions. Posted at 2:42 pm.. Hayley28390 RT @JaymiUJWorld: As Ireland votes YES to Gay Marriage this appears over Dublin. Thank you God��.
Ireland Gay Marriage Referendum Passes With Landslide.
A new era of equality has been heralded in Ireland as the country overwhelmingly voted in favour of gay marriage. Twenty-two years since homosexuality was decriminalised, the Republic wrote itself.
Ireland says yes to gay marriage - reaction
Top Irish politicians and celebrities are among those celebrating after the country voted resoundingly in favour of legalising same-sex marriages. Tom Curran, from. And BBC News website readers have been sending in their comments. Joe Darcy emailed.
Ireland says YES to same-sex marriage - TheJournal.ie
Its 62% FOR and 38% AGAINST ��� as Ireland gives a big YES to same-sex marriage.. IRELAND HAS BECOME the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage by popular vote.. Here well bring you those results, your reaction, analysis from our political editor Hugh OConnell in Dublin Castle, news from the Carlow/Kilkenny by-election and craic from the George with Vincent Browne, Bosco and... BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) May 23, 2015.
Ireland votes for gay marriage ��� BBC News
Up till now two males or two ladies werent allowed to marry one another however now that is modified. Virtually two million individuals voted, with 62% voting sure. However numerous individuals disagreed, together with the Catholic Church. These.
Irelands historic vote
Irelands referendum that resulted in a large majority in favour of same-sex marriage makes headlines on this side of the Irish Sea. The Observer says it was hailed as a social. BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show host Nick Grimshaw is to turn down a role.
Vote No poster couple say yes to equal marriage in Ireland
A couple who appear on a Vote No poster for Irelands same-sex marriage referendum say they disagree with the campaign. The pair, who havent released their names, feature on posters created by the group Mothers and Fathers Matter. They said in a .
Ireland To Become First Nation To Approve Gay Marriage.
With voting still underway, early results show a landslide victory for supporters of same-sex marriage in a referendum in Ireland. Not only is this a result that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago in the deeply��.
Ireland gives resounding 62.1 percent yes to gay marriage.
DUBLIN (AP) ��� Irish voters have resoundingly backed amending the constitution to legalize gay marriage, leaders on both sides of the Irish referendum declared Saturday after the worlds first national vote on the issue. As the official ballot counting continued, the only question appeared to be how large the ���yes���. by big margin in historic referendum http://t.co/KUtLgiwJP0 #MarRef pic.twitter.com/KyEVj4nmrL. ��� BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) May 23, 2015��.
Bold Ireland votes to legalize gay marriage in landslide.
The referendum saw 62.1 percent of Irish voters say ���yes��� to changing the nations constitution to define marriage as a union between two people regardless of their sex, making Ireland the first country to approve gay marriage in a popular national vote.. Outside Dublin Castle, watching the results announcement in its cobblestoned courtyard, thousands of gay rights activists cheered, hugged and cried at the news. Helen Kelleher and Elin Adler kiss as early results��.
Irelands divisive referendum on same-sex marriage
Voters in the Republic of Ireland will take part in a national referendum on 22 May on legalising same-sex marriage. The vote marks a pivotal. In the major urban centres the Yes campaign is getting a good reception, he told the BBC. But a lot of.
Gay marriage: NI Assembly rejects motion for fourth time
The Northern Ireland Assembly has rejected a proposal calling for the introduction of gay marriage, after debating the issue for a fourth time. A total of 96 MLAs took part in the vote and 49 voted against the Sinn F��in motion calling for civil.
The most emotional posts from the Irish marriage referendum
A public vote to decide if same-sex couples should get marriage equality in the Republic of Ireland. The question is framed on both sides by strongly held beliefs and the decision, whichever way it falls, will have a significant impact. It all comes.