Ireland legislature approves same-sex adoption

By John Mack Freeman

The Seanad Eireann (Ireland’s upper legislative body) approved the Children and Family Relationship Bill this week by a margin of 20-2. The bill had been the subject of day’s of discussion and over 120 amendments. This bill allows for adoption of children by same-sex couples. Via PinkNews:

The bill – which passed the lower house earlier last month – follows up on a promise to extend adoption rights to same-sex partners and co-habiting couples, ahead of the country’s referendum on same-sex marriage on May 22.

It now awaits the signature of Irish President Michael D Higgins, who will sign the bill into law as Head of State.

The bill received a standing ovation when it passed – and given the controversy surrounding the country’s same-sex marriage referendum, cleared the Seanad remarkably without incident.

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  1. Im so glad that Ireland has accepted adoption. I think that the US and other countries need to learn from their example. Ireland is the one of the 21 countries and territories who have accepted adoption and i cant wait to see who is next.

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