Senator Michael McDowell, who previously served as the Attorney General, Justice Minister and Tánaiste of Ireland, says it would be “a huge challenge” for the courts to say that polygamous relationships do not count as “durable relationships” if the referendum to redefine the family passes.
Mixed messaging.
Minister Paschal Donohoe confirms that the government can’t guarantee the upcoming referendum to redefine the family won’t result in polygamous relationships being legally-recognised in Ireland. Question by Ben Scallan.
Pay very close attention to what is said here, and what is not said:
O’Gorman’s opinion as to what “represents as durable” is just that: His personal opinion.
‘Partner says he fancies someone else’