West
17-07-2007, 12:52 AM
Ahern cuts ribbon at gay community centre
"This Government is committed to full equality of opportunity for all in our society. Our Programme for Government reflects this. In particular, we are committed to providing a more supportive and secure legal environment for same-sex couples.
"Taking into account the Options Paper prepared by the Colley Group, and the pending Supreme Court case, we will legislate for Civil Partnerships at the earliest possible date in the lifetime of this Government," he added.
"Outhouse has developed into a community centre in the best sense of the word, now welcoming over 25,000 visitors annually to its café, library and meeting rooms.
Outhouse began 15 years ago, shortly after the decriminalisation of homosexuality and offers somewhere, other than commercial bars, for the LGBT community to socialise.
Outhouse, which has been based on Capel Street since 1997, has survived two arson attempts and over 70 LGBT groups meet under its roof regularly.
Story (http://home.eircom.net/content/irelandcom/breaking/10757314?view=Eircomnet)
"This Government is committed to full equality of opportunity for all in our society. Our Programme for Government reflects this. In particular, we are committed to providing a more supportive and secure legal environment for same-sex couples.
"Taking into account the Options Paper prepared by the Colley Group, and the pending Supreme Court case, we will legislate for Civil Partnerships at the earliest possible date in the lifetime of this Government," he added.
"Outhouse has developed into a community centre in the best sense of the word, now welcoming over 25,000 visitors annually to its café, library and meeting rooms.
Outhouse began 15 years ago, shortly after the decriminalisation of homosexuality and offers somewhere, other than commercial bars, for the LGBT community to socialise.
Outhouse, which has been based on Capel Street since 1997, has survived two arson attempts and over 70 LGBT groups meet under its roof regularly.
Story (http://home.eircom.net/content/irelandcom/breaking/10757314?view=Eircomnet)