Fianna Fail is to force the issue of same-sex marriage on to the political agenda by tabling a private members motion in the Seanad calling for legalisation.

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Fianna Fail is to force the issue of same-sex marriage on to the political agenda by tabling a private members motion in the Seanad calling for legalisation.

Seanad leader Darragh O’Brien told the Sunday Independent: “We intend to move forward on the issue and force the Government to move its timetable forward.”

He added: “Fianna Fail sees equality and diversity as being a foundation stone of modern-day republicanism. Eamon Gilmore has said this is a political priority that hasn’t been delivered. We intend to progress this matter swiftly.”

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