Fears about the traditional family unit are born of propaganda

A referendum on gay marriage won't pass easily even though it affects the happiness and security of thousands in our society, writes Fergus Finlay.

HAVE many friends who are in same-sex relationships. They’re among the warmest and most loving people I know. They also seem to me to be among the most innocent.

I met one such couple the other night. One of my daughters was holding a small dinner party to celebrate their engagement, and they told me they had set the date for their wedding: late next year.