Public meeting to be held on gay ‘conversion therapy’

A group which says people can change their sexuality through counselling and “conversion therapy” is set to hold a public meeting on the same-sex marriage referendum today, after claiming the national debate is mired in political “bias”.

Covenant Christian Fellowship church member Bill Hamilton said his “Yes or No, a faith perspective on issues concerning same-sex marriage” will be held to give full information to the public on how the “gay lifestyle” can be avoided.

The event was initially planned for the Pillo Hotel in Galway City before the facility cancelled the booking yesterday after being informed of potential protests due to the subject matter involved. However, Mr Hamilton — who describes himself as a Christian evangelist — said he is still planning on holding the question and answer session today once he finds a suitable location to hold the event.