Howlin brands Marriage Equality Referendum conscience clause a ‘red herring’

The Public Expenditure Minister Brendan Howlin has said there is “no fear” at all of any religious groups being prevented from espousing their views on marriage equality.

Howlin was commenting after religious orders including Muslim and Quaker groups called for a conscience clause to be included in next month’s referendum - which would allow people to ignore gay marriage rights in certain circumstances.