#VoteWithUs Videos that mention community as a theme are shown here.
Shane Lambert, from Dublin, is Chair of IMPACT Trade Union’s Youth Committee and took part in their video day. “I think in a society like Ireland where we pride ourselves on… allowing people to be equal and treating people as we want to be treated, really we need to get out and vote for a strong yes vote.”
Shay Cody, from Clontarf in Dublin, is the General Secretary of IMPACT Trade Union and took part in their video day. “There’s a trade union slogan an injury to one is a concern to all. The population of Ireland is uniquely privileged in that all adults will be able to vote on this. We’re asking that people recognise this injury …
Piotr is Polish and living in Dublin for the past 8 years. He cannot vote in the upcoming referendum, though its results will also affect his future and his continued life in Ireland. His story is similar to the stories of thousands of other migrants who came to Ireland to find a better life. “Ireland and Irish people welcomed us …
David McGovern is a recent graduate from the London College of Fashion, currently working in London. Originally from Drogheda, he is calling on people to vote yes on May 22nd to help secure a brighter future for Ireland. “This is a way to make Ireland a better country, for society to be more connected and for people to be proud …
Ailbhe Smyth is a feminist, socialist, LGBT activist and former UCD academic. In her #VoteWithUs video she speaks about her personal view on the benefits of equality for all of us. She hopes to wake up on May 23rd to an Ireland that has taken the that historic step closer to full equality for all citizens. “It matters for all …
Francis Timmons is an Independent Councillor for Clondalkin on South Dublin County Council. For Francis, 2015 is the year to be proud and live with pride; and the year to fight for equality and against homophobia. “I don’t feel the need to thank people for giving the LGBT community human rights – they’ve earned their rights as human brings, and …
Gerard Lovett is a publican from Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan. His idea was an inspired one – he asked as many of his straight friends as possible to feature in his video. He knows this referendum won’t pass unless yes voters ask their friends and family to join with them and vote yes too. “We’re going to need all our straight …
Con is a terminal manager in Dublin’s docks. As a father and grandfather, he wants Ireland to be a more tolerant place for his children. “By Voting in favour of marriage equality, we are not just allowing same sex couple to marry – we are shaping a country that is more tolerant, more accepting of the LGBT community”
Eoin Wilson co-created the Vote With Us campaign as he sees equal marriage as something that can have a huge positive impact, not only for gay couples, but for society as a whole. “You’re voting for more than just a civil rights issue. You’re voting for gay people to become full, equal members of your communities. For them to think, …
Paul Murphy is an Anti-Austerity Alliance TD for Dublin South West and a member of the Socialist Party. He’s certain that voters won’t be tempted into voting against this referendum if they don’t like the current Government – people are more intelligent and more compassionate than that. “I think people know that the best way to strike a blow against …