Marriage equality referendum to be held early next year

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has confirmed to the Dáil that the referendum on marriage equality will be held next spring.

Marriage equality referendum to be held early next year
Tue, 01 Jul, 2014 - 18:42

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has confirmed to the Dáil that the referendum on marriage equality will be held next spring.

The Taoiseach has been under pressure to confirm a date for the vote after promising to hold it in 2015.

Last weekend, record numbers of people turned out to support the annual Dublin Pride parade.

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