Whenever same-sex marriage is argued against – be it in print, radio or television – the issue of raising children is inevitably raised. But it’s a red herring.
Ireland’s mainstream parties should now work together to guarantee equal rights and equal opportunities to all Irish citizens, regardless of sexuality, writes Mark Beegan.
I’m proud I was involved in bringing about civil partnership, because it’s made a real difference to people’s lives – including my own, writes Roderic O’Gorman.
Same-sex partnerships registered in Delaware, Hawaii, Washington and Denmark will all be recognised in Ireland, the Minister for Justice has confirmed.
Three quarters of Irish people and all the political parties already support same-sex marriage, writes Kieran Rose of GLEN. The pressure is now on to introduce it to Ireland.
The Green Party has a lot of work to do to regain the trust of voters – but Irish politics needs our voice, writes new Chairperson of the party Roderic O’Gorman.
The Transgender Equality Network says recommendations for new legislation will force people who are married to make a choice between gender recognition and their relationship.
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AN HIGHLY ANTICIPATED interview between the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Oprah Winfrey is set to air in the US on Sunday and on UTV on Monday.
The couple’s interview with the US television host is expected to lift the lid on their short period as working royals before they stepped down for a life in America.
In a clip of the interview released today, Meghan told Oprah that she could not be expected to stay silent if the royal family played a part in “perpetuating falsehoods” about her and Harry, adding that “a lot … has been lost already”.
The clip came as Buckingham Palace said it had launched an investigation into claims that Meghan bullied former royal staff.
So, today we want to know… Will you watch the Harry and Meghan interview with Oprah?
Poll Results:
No, I've no interest whatsoever (6550)
Yes, I'll watch the whole thing (3930)
I'll probably watch part of it and read news coverage (2351)
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