Press release

PM statement: Ireland vote to legalise same-sex marriage

Prime Minister David Cameron made a statement following the result of the referendum in Ireland in favour of legalising same-sex marriage.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street and The Rt Hon Lord Cameron
• Published: 23 May 2015

This was published under the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

The Prime Minister said:

My heartfelt congratulations to the people of Ireland, who have voted today to introduce same-sex marriage. Just over a year ago, we introduced same-sex civil marriage and sent out a clear message – you are equal whether you are straight or gay.

Published 23 May 2015