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Thu 03 Mar 2008Call for equal rights for civil partners
A GROUP working for gay and lesbian rights in the Church of Ireland yesterday called for the Government to bring in legislation to ensure that civil partners are given the same entitlements as spouses in pension schemes.
Draft legislation on civil partnerships is expected from the Government by the end of this month. Civil partnerships between same-sex couples are currently not recognised in this State.
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