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标 题: Irish civil partners included in immigration laws
发信站: BBS 未名空间站 (Fri Nov 12 08:22:19 2010, 美东)
The Irish justice minister Dermot Ahern has tabled amendments to give civil
partners equal treatment in Ireland’s immigration laws.
The Immigration, Residence and Protection Bill is currently at Committee
stage in the Dáil.
Civil partnerships were signed into law by president Mary McAleese in July.
However, gay couples will not be able to have civil partnerships until
January, as tax and social welfare changes have to be made by the
departments of Finance and Social Protection.
According to gay group GLEN, inclusion of civil partners in immigration law
will build on progress already made in providing recognition for same-sex
couples in immigration regulations.
In provisions for people in de facto relationships, non EU same-sex partners
of Irish or EU nationals are now entitled to apply for permission to remain
in the state on the basis of their relationship.
GLEN director of policy change Eoin Collins said: “This is a very important
advance and will help deliver greater security for same-sex couples worried
about separation due to immigration difficulties.”
Mr Collins also thanked Alan Shatter and Lucinda Creighton of Fine Gael who
tabled similar amendments.
In August, up to 3,000 people protested in Dublin to call for gay marriage,
instead of civil partnerships.
http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/11/11/irish-civil-partners-to-be-included-in-immigration-laws/ |
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