A referendum on gay marriage is looking likely, with a number of TDs from the Irish Government and the Opposition throwing their weight behind proposals to put it to a public vote.
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Ireland : Support grows for poll on gay marriage
The Constitutional Convention will vote tomorrow on whether the question should be put to the people.
The recommendation by the convention will be debated in the Oireachtas before the Government sets out its response within four months — including whether or not it intends to hold a referendum.
The Gay and Lesbian Equality Network said thousands of families across Ireland await the outcome of the debate which begins in Malahide, Dublin, today.
Read more : www.irishexaminer.com
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