Dáil debates
Tuesday, 20 February 2007
Civil Unions Bill 2006: Second Stage
8:00 am
Michael McDowell (Dublin South East, Progressive Democrats)
I do not believe we should walk the road of saying, "We know best; this is the way to run a gay relationship". The only State recognition available for a gay relationship is if it is on the same basis as marriage. That is not fair to gay and lesbian people, and is highly unrealistic.
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