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.
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Response rates from 2k Rathdown voters.
91% Yes |
9% No |
88% Yes |
7% No |
2% Yes, but allow churches the right to refuse same-sex ceremonies |
1% No, allow civil unions but don’t call it marriage |
1% Take the government out of marriage and instead make it a religious decision |
1% No, marriage should be defined as between a man and woman |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 2k Rathdown voters.
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Unique answers from Rathdown voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@93JH2762yrs2Y
It’s between a man and a woman
@9NPFWRL6mos6MO
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
@9ZMM8LL3 days3D
Yes, but only civil marriage. Each religion should maintain their autonomy to allow/deny religious ceremonies to same sex couples based on religious laws/beliefs. Freedom of religion (all religions) is a fundamental right in our constitutional democracy in the context of freedom of conscience and expression and should not be interfered with.
@98K9Q5K2yrs2Y
Same sex marriage should be allowed by law. What churches decide to do on the issue is of no concern to me.
@8WNZ4S33yrs3Y
People can do what they please. I do not care if they are gay or not. If it makes them happy go ahead.
@9462K452yrs2Y
Church and State are separate and allow Churches to refuse gay marriage if they want to
@8VKN2QL3yrs3Y
Doesn't apply to me so I don't have an opinion
@9VQHKXF1mo1MO
No, marriage should be between people if they want with little to no involvement from State (incentives or tax breaks) or Religion (gatekeepers).
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