This is no time to rest on our laurels in making a true equal society

Making a truly equal society will require more from politicians and taxpayers alike, writes Tom Boland

THE yes vote in the marriage equality referendum is much to be welcomed, as it improves the lot of many of our citizens, but more importantly, it is a symbolic act of inclusion by the majority of Irish society of the LGBT individuals and communities who have been marginalised for decades.

Furthermore, the referendum was also marked by increased participation, particularly by young people, who registered to vote in their thousands.