ICTU Youth Voices Support for Katherine Zappone and Ann Louise Gilligan
3 Oct 2006
Congress Youth has expressed its support for Katherine Zappone and Ann Louise Gilligan, as they begin their High Court case to have their Canadian marriage recognised in the Irish Republic.
Members of the Congress Youth Committee participated in a lunchtime demonstration, at Dail Eireann, in support of the two women.
Edward Matthews, head of Congress Youth, said the case being brought by Zappone and Gilligan was fundamentally about equality and justice.
"This case is about fairness and equality for everybody irrespective of sexual orientation. We urge the state to respect this couple's rights and to treat them equally.
"Irish society is changing at a more rapid pace than legislation. Katherine and Ann Louise's relationship should be recognised if the government is committed to diversity and equality".
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