Irish Taoiseach vows to ‘campaign strongly’ for marriage equality
Ahead of a referendum on same-sex marriage this year, the Irish Taoiseach has vowed to “campaign strongly” for a yes vote.
Enda Kenny responded to the idea that he was opposed to gay and lesbian couples marrying to say: “Perception is not often reality.”
Speaking to the Star, he added: “In respect of the marriage equality issue, I have already indicated that I expect to campaign strongly for a Yes vote on that.”
An April ballot had previously thought to be the favoured option, however referendums on same-sex marriage, as well as reducing the minimum age of presidential candidates from 35 to 21 will take place on an as-yet unspecified date in May.
Taoiseach Enda Kenny made the announcement, saying: “The Cabinet gave approval to hold the referenda, and both referenda will happen on the one day in the month of May 2015. The Government did not fix a final date.”
