Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

-----and the only thing that emerged subsequently was a letter from the press secretary to the management of TV3 and the political correspondent stating the collective behaviour of journalists in attendance was disgraceful. The Taoiseach can clarify in his own time who authorised what and what his attitude was to the response. If a simple answer had been given there would not have been any melee. Will the Taoiseach clarify his position for once and for all on marriage equality? Is he in favour of same-sex marriage? Will he confirm for the House that a referendum will be held on the issue during the lifetime of the Dáil?

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