Marriage vote should wait

Serious questions regarding the Referendum Act are currently being considered by the Supreme Court. Surely it is folly to put more questions to the people before a judgment is issued

The Supreme Court has heard pleadings in the Jordan petition but has yet to ssue a judgment Picture: Courtpix
The Supreme Court has heard pleadings in the Jordan petition but has yet to ssue a judgment Picture: Courtpix

It is good to know that the government still has some capacity to listen to criticism. That was the original feeling I had after the conclusion of my campaign on the ‘flawed wording’ of the same-sex marriage amendment – wording that is now changed and was so announced by the Taoiseach last Tuesday.

However, my confidence ...