Same sex marriage has been legal in Ireland since the Oireachtas passed the Marriage Act of 2015. Ireland was the first country to approve same sex marriage by a popular vote. Opponents of the act, including several catholic bishops argued that the purpose of marriage is to reproduce and the act undermines the unions of heterosexual couples. Proponents argue that same sex couples should be awarded the same rights and government benefits as heterosexual couples.
88% Yes |
12% No |
85% Yes |
11% No |
2% Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
1% No, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage |
0% Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision |
0% No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman |
See how support for each position on “Gay Marriage” has changed over time for 159k Ireland voters.
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9NPFWRL6 days6D
As long as the marriage is a religious ceremony I don't see what's wring with it I would absolutely support same sex marriage
@95QR3XG2yrs2Y
I don't think the state should be involved in peoples personal sexual romantic lives. It certainly shouldn't be bestowing rights and tax breaks on married people.
@9462K452yrs2Y
Church and State are separate and allow Churches to refuse gay marriage if they want to
@93ZL2DQ2yrs2Y
I disagree with marriage
@93JH2762yrs2Y
It’s between a man and a woman
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