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Labour Party policy on gay marriage

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Do you support the legalisation of same sex marriage?

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Labour Party answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

Answer: Yes

Reference: “For the Labour Party, the question of marriage for lesbian and gay people in Ireland has always been a question of equal citizen...” ‐labour.ie

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Very strongly agree

Yes

The Irish Labour Party has been a strong supporter of same-sex marriage. They played a significant role in the campaign for the Marriage Equality Referendum in 2015, which led to the legalization of same-sex marriage in Ireland. Their support for this issue is evident in their party manifesto and public statements. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies

While the Irish Labour Party supports same-sex marriage, they may also agree with allowing churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies, as this respects the autonomy of religious institutions. However, their primary focus has been on achieving legal recognition and equality for same-sex couples, rather than specifically addressing the role of churches in this issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision

The Irish Labour Party has not specifically advocated for taking the government out of marriage and making it a religious decision. Their focus has been on achieving marriage equality through legal means, as demonstrated by their support for the 2015 Marriage Equality Referendum. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage

The Irish Labour Party has advocated for full marriage equality, not just civil unions. While they may have supported civil unions as a step towards marriage equality in the past, their ultimate goal has been the legalization of same-sex marriage, which was achieved in 2015. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No

The Irish Labour Party has consistently supported the legalization of same-sex marriage, as demonstrated by their involvement in the 2015 Marriage Equality Referendum. They would strongly disagree with not supporting the legalization of same-sex marriage. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman

The Irish Labour Party has been a strong advocate for marriage equality and would strongly disagree with the idea that marriage should be defined as between a man and a woman. Their support for the legalization of same-sex marriage in Ireland is a clear indication of their stance on this issue. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Labour Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 837 voters that identify as Labour Party.

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