Ireland
Pride Events
Articles and news
- Same-sex couples call for marriage quality (25/08/2010)
- Ireland’s civil partnership bill signed by president
- Irish Transphobia research piece – literature review and information dissemination
- Ireland's High Court does not recognise same-sex marriage (14/12/2006)
- Landmark Case for Same Sex Marriage in Ireland (03/10/2006)
- Ireland: Legal Rights for Gay Couples (07/12/2005)
Resources
- It's No Joke
- “Family Matters” The Experiences of Some Families of Lesbian and Gay People in Dundalk
- IfYouLikeItThenYouShouldBeAbleToPutARingOnIt
- Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Diversity in the Workplace
- Supporting LGBT Lives (key findings) - national LGBT well-being survey
- Supporting LGBT Lives (full report) - national LGBT well-being survey
- Guidance for School Principals on Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Students
- Recognising LGB Sexual Identities in Health Services
International human rights documents:
Ireland has signed but not yet ratified Protocol No. 12 to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Ireland was a signatory to the 2007 UN Declaration on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity.
Criminal law:
Consenting same-sex sexual acts are legal.
The age of consent is equal for all sexual acts.
Anti-discrimination:
Discrimination on the basis on sexual orientation is prohibited in areas of employment, training, social security, health care, social advantages, education, good and services and housing.
Partnership recognition:
In Ireland same-sex couples are able to enter into a registered partnership. It also provides cohabiting same-sex couples with a set of limited rights.
Parenting rights:
Neither joint nor second parent adoption is available to same-sex couples in Ireland.
Law on hate and violence:
Sexual orientation is included in the law on hate and violence, and is recognised as aggravating factor.
