President expected to sign Marriage Equality Bill into law after returning from US

Same sex marriage has moved one step closer to becoming law.

President expected to sign Marriage Equality Bill into law after returning from US
Tue, 20 Oct, 2015 - 21:12

Same sex marriage has moved one step closer to becoming law.

The Seanad has passed Marriage Equality Bill this evening, meaning it has now been given approval by both houses of the Oireachtas.

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