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Opting out of EU proposals on Divorce

October 11th, 2006 · 10 Comments · Irish Politics, KAL Case, LGBT, Same Sex Partnerships

As Michael and Bertie were busy talking about ethical government yesterday few would have noticed that the Irish government indicated that they would not be taking part in  ‘the negotiation and implementation of new EU Commission proposals on divorce and legal separation.’ Brussels II/Rome II as it is generally known would allow for granting of divorces for nationals […]

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Your tax euros at work

October 11th, 2006 · 14 Comments · KAL Case, Lesbian, LGBT, Same Sex Partnerships

Yesterday the state called Professor Patricia Casey to give evidence on their behalf in the case being taken against them by Dr. Katherine Zappone and Dr. Ann Louise Gilligan. Professor Casey is a psychiatrist at the Mater Hospital and also based at UCD. Professor Casey is a member of the Irish Catholic Churches Commission on […]

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Much More than the Recognition of a Canadian Marriage.

October 2nd, 2006 · Comments Off on Much More than the Recognition of a Canadian Marriage. · Irish Politics, KAL Case, Lesbian, LGBT, Queer, Same Sex Partnerships

2004 19616 P ZAPPONE & ANOR V REVENUE COMMISSIONERS Tuesday 3rd October 2006 will see the beginning of one of the most important legal challenges in Irish lesbian and gay history. Katherine Zappone and Ann Louise Gilligan are challenging the decision of the Revenue Commissioner not to recognise their Canadian Marriage. The case is about […]

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