Monday 8 March, 2021
Couples in more than 1,300 same-sex civil partnerships are now allowed to tie the knot.
“We didn’t set out to make history – we just fell in love,” Sharni Edwards said.
Amnesty International said: “If a church wishes to offer weddings to same-sex couples of faith, then the law should not get in the way.”
The first marriage ceremonies should take place in February.
The controversy from the ads was a distraction, a spokeswoman for the channel said.
The British government has assumed responsibility for introducing regulations to provide access to abortion by next April.
The first ceremonies could take place on the week of Valentine’s Day 2020.
The protest was held this afternoon outside the Department of Health building in Dublin.
Other parties are calling the return to Stormont a ‘stunt’.
These votes have been a long-time coming – but make the return of power-sharing much less likely.
Amendments relating to same-sex marriage and abortion were passed in the House of Commons today.
Debate is ongoing over what, if any, provisions will be made for same-sex couples to adopt.
The decision was made despite public support nationwide for the reform.
A look at LGBT rights across the world.
The ruling means same-sex partners of EU citizens have the right to live in any member state, even in countries that do not recognise gay marriage.
Bishop recently paid a visit to Northern Ireland and learned “a real lesson”.
The average age of grooms in Ireland is 36, while the average age of brides is 34.
The government will tell the Vatican that families ‘of all shapes and forms’ should be celebrated during Pope’s Irish visit
Northern Ireland remains the only part of the UK where same-sex marriage is still banned.
Theresa May has said she is “seriously disappointed” in the decision from the British overseas territory.
Marriage equality became law on 9 December with overwhelming support in Parliament.
Only a handful of politicians voted against the law change.
Tim Wilson has reportedly been engaged to Ryan Bolger for nine years.
61% of Australians have voted in favour of same-sex marriage.
It’s down to what’s written on their birth certs.
Former prime minister Tony Abbott is a prominent opponent of the campaign for same-sex marriage in Australia.
Australia star Israel Folau’s refusal to support gay marriage led to a mixed reaction from the public on social media.
There’s support for a change – but the process begins with a non-binding postal vote.
A Belfast court made the ruling this afternoon.
It really raises the question of whether same-sex marriage referendums are ethical.
The Taoiseach made the comments at a gay pride event in Belfast today.
Malta, the EU’s smallest nation, becomes the bloc’s 15th member to legalise same-sex unions.
Last week Foster said she had no recollection of the letter.
“I’m leaping with joy like a bird,” one person said. Activists have fought for almost 30 years for gay marriage equality.
Tim Farron’s comments have been criticised by some, but others have defended him.
The Labor Party says the debate surrounding a referendum could be harmful to those in same-sex relationships and their families.
Joe Caslin’s mural in Dublin was one of the iconic images of last year’s referendum.
One year on from the historic same-sex marriage referendum, key figures from both sides share their memories.
Harris Wofford had previously been married to a woman for almost 50 years.
