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Fri 07 Jul 2010First civil registrations expected next January
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 last night.
The Civil Partnership Bill was approved by the Seanad by 48 votes to 4 at 6.30pm, having completed its passage though the Dáil last week.
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