Dublin City Council backs same-sex marriage

Dublin City Council has thrown its weight behind the campaign for same-sex marriage after it voted overwhelmingly tonight in support of a motion calling for full marriage equality in Ireland.

Dublin City Council has thrown its weight behind the campaign for same-sex marriage after it voted overwhelmingly tonight in support of a motion calling for full marriage equality in Ireland.

Dublin City Council now joins Cork City Council and Belfast City Council, who passed similar motions in June.

The move has been welcomed by gay rights activists and equality organisations.

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