Gilmore support for same-sex marriage 'an historic turning point'

Lobby group Marriage Equality has welcomed the Tánaiste's support for same-sex marriage in Ireland.

Sun, 01 Jul, 2012 - 18:12

Lobby group Marriage Equality has welcomed the Tánaiste's support for same-sex marriage in Ireland.

The group which campaigns for equal rights for same-sex couples said the support voiced publicly by Minister Eamon Gilmore today marked an historic turning point.

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