By John K. on July 26, 2011
PDF versions of the “Out to your TD” lobbying pack are available to download from http://www.marriagequality.ie/getinvolved/tdcampaign/downloadtdpack.html
Civil Partnership is not the same as civil marriage – that is the message Marriage Equality is reiterating to TDs and Senators as they head off on their summer holidays, as part of its re-launched “Out to your TD” campaign packs.
The campaign, originally launched in 2008, has had great success in raising awareness on the issue of civil marriage for same sex couples. It calls on supporters to visit their TDs, share their stories, and demand that the political system ends discrimination and inequality and instead treats same-sex couples equally with heterosexual couples. Continue reading »
Posted in The law Tagged Civil Partnership, Institutional forces, Ireland, Legislation, LGBT, Lobbying, Marriage
By John K. on March 11, 2011
http://lgbtnoise.ie/?p=1686
Noise launches their Ministry of Protest. Bring your friends and family and don’t forget your banners and slogans!
The programme for government has been agreed by Fine Gael and Labour.
http://www.labour.ie/download/pdf/programme_for_national_government.pdf
http://www.finegael.ie/upload/ProgrammeforGovernmentFinal.pdf
Same-sex marriage is one of a number of issues to be reviewed by a committee which will report back in 12 months however this is NOT a commitment to marriage equality.
Justice delayed is still justice denied! Noise is appointing ALL OF US Ministers for Protest to ensure that marriage equality is not delayed any longer! Protest with us this Sat the 12th of March at 3pm on O’Connell Street across from the GPO. Bring your friends and family and lets make sure the government knows that LGBT people want equal rights now!
Posted in The law Tagged Civil Partnership, Institutional forces, Ireland, Legislation, LGBT, Lobbying, Marriage
By John K. on February 4, 2011
http://www.lezbelib.com/en/news/life/518
http://www.allvoices.com/contributed-news/8105060-symbolic-gay-marriage-mayor-of-montpellier
In Montpellier, France, the mayor of the city decided to married a gay French-Portugese couple and even if the gay marriage is not authorized in France.
The union was first refused by the embassy of Portugal whereas Portugal is one of the European countries allowing same-sex marriage. As a result, the marriage will be celebrated in France.
“We can go to Portugal to marry, but we want the things progress in France.” Continue reading »
Posted in Articles, Media watch, The law Tagged Civil Partnership, Discrimination, France, Institutional forces, Legislation, Marriage
By Noel on January 28, 2011
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-12305858
The French constitutional court has upheld a ban on gay marriage, which was challenged by a lesbian couple with four children.
The court ruled that the ban, challenged by Corinne Cestino and Sophie Hasslauer, was in keeping with the constitution.
Activists had hoped France would join states like Spain and Belgium in legalising same-sex marriage.
An opinion poll suggests most French people are in favour. Continue reading »
Posted in Articles, Media watch, The law Tagged Belgium, France, Iceland, Institutional forces, Legislation, Marriage, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK
By John K. on January 28, 2011
http://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2011/01/28/mariage-homosexuel-la-decision-du-conseil-constitutionnel-attendue-ce-vendredi_1471682_3224.html
The Constitutional Council is due to publish its decision on the case refered to them by the Cour de Cassation, as mentioned here before: http://irishpinkadoptions.com/2010/11/16/2010-11-16-france-constitutional-court-to-decide-if-marriage-ban-is-illegal/
2 women who have lived together for 14 years, are raising 4 children, and have contracted a civil partnership (they are “PACSéare”), are seeking full constitutional and legal protection for their children.
The PACS is similar to the Irish Civil Partnership: it casts away the natural rights of children to be raised in a family protected by Society.
The Council has to decide if articles 75 and 144 of the “Civil Code”, which excludes same-gender people from civil marriage, are constitutional. Continue reading »
Posted in Articles, Media watch, The law Tagged Belgium, France, Iceland, Institutional forces, Legislation, Marriage, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK
By Noel on January 18, 2011
Let’s hope this applies to all unmarried couples, regardless of gender… and sexual orientation.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/republic-of-ireland/td-calls-for-reform-of-family-law-15057687.html
A junior minister has called for reform of family law to give equal rights to single fathers and unmarried couples.Mary White, Green Party TD and minister for equality, warned many men suffer difficulties from marital or relationship breakdown and a lack of access to their children.
She said: “In parallel with the need for support and services for fathers is the need for reform of family law. At the heart of society there must be equality before the law and I hope that soon there will be equality between parents, regardless of gender or marital status.” Continue reading »
Posted in Articles, Media watch Tagged Alternative families, Legislation, Politics
By John K. on January 18, 2011
Posted in Articles, Media watch, The law Tagged Belgium, France, Iceland, Institutional forces, Legislation, Marriage, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, UK
By Noel on November 20, 2010
This article, by one of our members, was published last week for the IAA’s newsletter.
Raising children is not easy.
Adopting children is even harder.
Adopting as a sole applicant can be daunting, but it can also be very frustrating if you are actually a couple who is not married: one of the two has to apply as a sole applicant.
Some countries will not allow sole applicants who are not single!
Now imagine all that, and not even having the right to marry! Continue reading »
Posted in Adoption process, The law Tagged Adoptees, Civil Partnership, IAA, Institutional forces, Legislation, LGBT, Marriage
By John K. on November 11, 2010
http://www.glen.ie/press/docs/Press%20Release%20-%20Inclusion%20of%20Civil%20Partners%20in%20Immigration%20Legislation.doc
The Minister for Justice and Law Reform Dermot Ahern has tabled amendments to the Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill that provide for equal treatment between married couples and civil partners in immigration law. Amendments to recognise civil partners were also tabled by Alan Shatter and Lucinda Creighton of Fine Gael.
“This is a very important advance and will help deliver greater security for same-sex couples worried about separation due to immigration difficulties” said Eoin Collins, Director of Policy Change, GLEN. Continue reading »
Posted in The law Tagged Civil Partnership, Immigration, Legislation, Lobbying
By John K. on October 19, 2010
If you are a single sole adopter, a couple adopting jointly, or a couple in which one of the two is a sole applicant (all unmarried couples), you are entitled to time off for the adoption meetings.
It includes all meetings with social workers before the educational sessions, the sessions themselves, the home study meetings. Continue reading »
Posted in Adoption process, FAQ, The law Tagged Adoption authority, Adoption stages, FAQ, HSE, Legislation
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