Coughlan accused of discriminating against gay couples

The National Gay and Lesbian Federation has accused Mary Coughlan, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, of discriminating against homosexual couples.

The National Gay and Lesbian Federation has accused Mary Coughlan, the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, of discriminating against homosexual couples.

Ms Coughlan is due to change the law today to ensure that gay couples do not have the same social welfare rights as heterosexual couples.

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