Lesbian couple launch court action for marriage rights

Lesbian couple Dr Katherine Zappone and Dr Ann Louise Gilligan have begun a landmark High Court action to have their Canadian-registered marriage recognised in Ireland and to be taxed as a married couple.

Tue, 03 Oct, 2006 - 10:21

Lesbian couple Dr Katherine Zappone and Dr Ann Louise Gilligan have begun a landmark High Court action to have their Canadian-registered marriage recognised in Ireland and to be taxed as a married couple.

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