Ceann comhairle lends support to Leinster House LGBT forum

An LGBT group is set to be established in Leinster House to organise conferences, campaigning, and social events. In addition it will provide a supportive space for staff and politicians. Ceann comhairle Sean Ó Fearghaíl has told Cork senator Jerry Buttimer he supports his proposal for the special forum and models in other parliaments are being examined.

Mr Buttimer, who recently married his partner Conchobar Ó Laoghaire, told the Irish Examiner he is delighted and hopes the group would be set up early in the New Year.