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Partner of deceased woman to be granted widower’s pension in landmark Supreme Court ruling

Denying John O’Meara access to the pension of his late partner of 20 years is unconstitutional, the court said

Supreme Court: The seven-judge court said the legislation underpinning the decision to deny John O’Meara, who had three children with Michelle Batey, his partner of 20 years, was contrary to the Constitution. Picture: Getty