Marriage Equality Bill Passes Seanad

The Thirty-Fourth Amendment of the Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015 completed the final stages and passed in the Seanad chamber this afternoon.

I am delighted that the Marriage Equality Bill 2015 passed all stages to round of applause in the Seanad chamber.  This is a truly historic moment for our country and members of the public will now have the opportunity to voice their opinion in the upcoming referendum on one of the most pressing issues in recent years.

In the weeks to come, I would call for a tolerant and respectful debate from all parties involved.