Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)
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399. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 24 of 27 February 2014, if religious schools will be obliged to teach a version of marriage that is at odds with their beliefs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11597/14]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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No school will be obliged to change its religious teachings in relation to marriage.

Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)
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400. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 24 of 27 February 2014, if parishes will be forced to rent out their halls to same sex couples for their wedding receptions as distinct from the ceremonies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11598/14]

Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)
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401. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality further to Parliamentary Question No. 24 of 27 February 2014, if Christian professionals like wedding photographers will be forced to work at same sex marriages if asked; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11599/14]

Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 400 and 401 together.

I do not plan to introduce any exemptions from the generality of the equality code in relation to same-sex marriage. The Equal Status Acts 2000-2012 promote equality and prohibit discrimination in the provision of goods and services on the grounds of sexual orientation and civil status, subject to certain exemptions.