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Thu 07 Jul 2010Seanad passes Partnership Bill
Legislation giving effect to civil partnerships passed all stages in the Seanad by 48 to four votes tonight.
The first civil registrations for same-sex couples are likely to take place next January following overwhelming approval of the enabling legislation by the Oireachtas tonight.
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