Two same-sex partnerships every day since law change

Two same-sex civil partnerships have taken place in Ireland every day since the unions became legal last year, including ceremonies for 14 people of pensionable age.

Figures from the Office of the Registrar-General revealed by a leading support group show 862 same-sex couples have tied the knot across the country in the 17 months since the first ceremony in Ireland took place.

According to the Gay and Lesbian Equality Network (Glen), since Apr 2011 more than 1,700 people have received civil ceremonies, which allow co-habiting, same-sex couples similar rights to those allowed in traditional marriages.