Watch this TD's heart-warming response when we asked if he'll marry his partner

Jerry Buttimer will be hoping for a Yes vote on 22 May.

By Hugh O'Connell Sunday 22 Mar 2015, 10:30 AM

Mar 22nd 2015, 10:30 AM 24,240 Views 157 Comments

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AS ONE OF the few openly gay TDs in Ireland, Jerry Buttimer has been a prominent campaigner and supporter of the same-sex marriage referendum.

He’s expected to play a central role in the Fine Gael campaign for a Yes vote on 22 May.

So, when he came into TheJournal.ie earlier this week he passionately outlined the case for the referendum passing, insisting those on the fence “have nothing to fear”:

Source: Video: Michelle Hennessy/TheJournal.ie

We also asked Buttimer if he intended to marry his long-term partner if the referendum is passed.

His answer is pretty nice:

Source: Video: Michelle Hennessy/TheJournal.ie

Read: ‘I was devastated. I cried for weeks’: Eamonn Coghlan reveals struggle with son’s sexuality

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Watch this TD's heart-warming response when we asked if he'll marry his partner

Jerry Buttimer will be hoping for a Yes vote on 22 May.

Read: ‘I was devastated. I cried for weeks’: Eamonn Coghlan reveals struggle with son’s sexuality