Gay rights campaigners have called on the Government to legislate for civil marriage for same-sex couples following today's Irish Times /Behaviour & Attitudes poll which shows a large majority of ...

The number of marriages celebrated last year more than halved compared to 2019. Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures show civil marriage ceremonies were the most popular overall. Just over ...

The number of civil marriages increased five-fold between 1996 and 2005, when they accounted for over 22 per cent of all unions… Luke Cassidy Wed May 23 2007 - 01:00 ...

Civil marriage is permitted in many countries in the region, from Turkey to Tunisia, but it has always been out of the question in Lebanon. The ban also holds in Jordan, Syria and, curiously enough, ...

Some councillors argued that the ceremonies would be civil and therefore not a sacrament. Cllr Devitt said that the availability of civil marriage was central to a balanced society.

The marriage provisions of the Civil Registrations Act, 2004, will replace current marriage legislation on November 5.

In a sign that there is a growing demand for civil marriages, the rate of Lebanese civil marriages in Cyprus – the most popular destination for such unions in the region – increased threefold between ...

THE taxpayer could face a whopping ?200m increased annual tax bill if former female members of the Civil Service succeed in a discrimination action planned against the State.