Taoiseach (prime minister of Ireland) Enda Kenny has said he expects the same-sex marriage referendum to be held on Friday 22 May, reports RTE.ie.
Kenny told RTE: “It’s a question that will be put very clearly to the people. I support this very strongly. It sets out our image of a very tolerant and inclusive Ireland.”
The exact wording of the referendum will be: “Marriage may be contracted in accordance with law by two persons without distinction as to their sex.”
Recent polls have suggested around a 70 percent support for same-sex marriage in Ireland. Actor Colin Farrell recently confirmed his support for it “with every fibre of my being,” reports Pink News.
