Groundbreaking legal victory 'will have profound effect on rights of same-sex couples'

High Court rules that the State cannot deny passports to children of same-sex couples involving an Irish citizen living abroad

Barrister William McLoughlin told the 'Irish Examiner' the court victory will have huge implications for children of same-sex couples. Stock picture: iStock 

A groundbreaking legal victory in the High Court over the rights of four children refused Irish passports will have a “profound effect on the future rights of same-sex couples”.

On Friday, a judge ruled that the State cannot deny passports to the children of same-sex couples involving an Irish citizen living abroad, and there appears to be a gap in the law.