You may remember when the second stage debate on the Civil Partnership Bill began back in December, Lucinda Creighton, FG TD for Dublin South East, was not present when called on to speak. There has been extensive time given to the debate fortunately and yesterday Lucinda spoke and thanks to the wonders that is the […]
Tags: Equality · Irish Politics · LGBT · Same Sex Partnerships
Lucinda Creighton was due to speak on the Civil Partnership Bill this evening but when the Ceann Comhairle called her name the Deputy for Dublin South East was nowhere to be found. Wondering if the discussions in Fine Gael about the florist cop out amendment are getting a bit too much for her? I’m sure […]
Tags: Irish Politics · LGBT · Religious Right Dressed up as research institutes · Same Sex Partnerships
Deaglán de Bréadún reports in the Irish Times that the Ceann Comhairle wants to ban phones from the Dáil Chamber. The horror!! No tweets or email or lotus notes for the TD’s (or those of us following them). Deaglán reports that it’s off the agenda for now as is Suitgate. Fear of Ming, Mick and […]
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So Lucinda Creighton does not believe in same-sex marriage. Neither do I. But I wouldn’t stop anyone from doing it and would passionately support people’s right to marry if they wished to. However I won’t engage in trying to change the mind of someone who is against it or engage in vilifying her. It’s not […]
Tags: Elections · General Election 2011 · Irish Politics · LGBT · Marriage Equality · Same Sex Partnerships
I can’t put words to blog post regarding the latest stunt. Just want to show what I got this evening which shows how it can be abused. From Leo Varadkar’s email address addressing me as Lez (as in short for lesbian which is what I am by the way in case you are new to […]
Tags: Elections · General Election 2011 · Irish Politics