Written answers
Tuesday, 4 October 2022
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Foreign Policy
Chris Andrews (Dublin Bay South, Sinn Fein)
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331. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade his views on the historic family code referendum in Cuba, which has seen the expansion of marriage and adoption rights to same-sex couples. [48049/22]
Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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I welcome the outcome of the family code referendum in Cuba on 25 September, which provides for the expansion of marriage and adoption rights to same-sex couples, and also introduces a range of other measures to promote inclusion, gender equality, and protection of the elderly and children.
The result of this referendum is a significant and positive moment for the people of Cuba. The fact that reports state that the referendum passed by a considerable margin, with 66.9% of the voters casting a favourable vote, is also welcome.
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