On 22 August 2010 more than 3000 people took part in a demonstration in Dublin. They demonstrated to highlight shortcomings in the new civil partnership legislation compared to full marriage equality. The Irish campaign group LGBT Noise organised the demonstration.

On 19 July 2010, Mary McAleese, President of the Republic of Ireland, signed a bill on civil partnership for same-sex partners into law.

by Transgender Equality Network Ireland

Judge Elizabeth Dunne said that same sex marriage cannot be recognised within the Irish Constitution. Drs Katherine Zappone and Ann Louise Gilligan say that they are the only kind of human beings in Ireland whose right to marry the person they choose to love is not recognised.

There is a high profile case going on right now in Ireland challenging current marriage law. In this article you will find a link to the website of the campaigners who are challenging the Irish law and where you can find all the latest updates on this important development.

[Irish Voice]Tens of thousands of gay couples in Ireland are to be given legal recognition for the first time under new legislation being proposed by Justice Minister Michael McDowell.