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Motion · S4M-13277 · 26 May 2015

Ireland's Historic Yes Vote

Lodged by Jim Eadie Standard Motion 33 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament recognises the passing of the Thirty-Fourth Amendment of the Irish Constitution (Marriage Equality) Bill 2015 on 22 May 2015; celebrates the fact that 62% of people voted in favour of legalising same-sex marriage, a majority of almost two to one; notes that Ireland is the first country in the world to formally recognise same-sex marriage through a popular vote; recognises the considerable efforts that it believes groups such as Yes Equality: The Campaign for Civil Marriage Equality, along with the many thousands of LGBTI rights’ activists, put into persuading the people of Ireland to vote for same-sex marriage; considers that this is a great time for Ireland to celebrate further advancement of its LGBTI equality rights, and concludes that, while it considers that this is a sign of significant progress for LGBTI equality rights in Ireland, there is still more to do to secure full equality in law and society.

Supporters (33)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.