I’ll fight for same-sex marriage

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney said he and Fine Gael colleagues are ready to fight for a yes vote in the referendum on same-sex marriage and that it is time to end discrimination in Ireland.

Mr Coveney said he wanted to be at the forefront of the campaign for same- sex marriage and that a yes vote would modernise Ireland.

The Government have indicated that the vote on marriage equality is expected to be held in the spring of next year, at the same time as other referendums.