Dáil to consider same-sex civil union law
Central to the Civil Unions Bill to be introduced to the Dáil tomorrow are provisions to ensure that the rules of law applying to marriage will also apply to civil unions. Under the bill, same sex couples would receive the same rights, privileges and benefits under statute law, common law or an administrative scheme.
Yesterday, Labour Justice spokesman Brendan Howlin described the bill as a “very significant step” towards the provision of full equality for gay and lesbian citizens.
