#VoteWithUs Videos that mention fairness as a theme are shown here.
Helena Clarke, from Claremorris in Co. Mayo, is a Communications Executive from IMPACT Trade Union and took part in their video day. “[My husband and my son] are the main reasons I’ll be voting yes for marriage equality on May 22nd because the idea that other people are prevented from having a marriage and building a life with the person …
Fearghal is a 24 year old from Knocklyon in Dublin. He is voting yes in May because he wants his gay friends and family members to have the same rights and opportunities as him. “Please don’t stay home on May 22nd. Please don’t assume this referendum will pass by itself. We have the happiness of thousands of people in our …
Ciarán is a PhD student in University College Dublin and is originally from Beara in West Cork. He’s heard arguments about marriage being redefined, but in his video he reflects that it’s actually the wonderful and mundane facets of lifelong companionship that will be redefined for so many people. “If the marriage referendum is passed, yes – some things will …
Laura is a 26 year old woman from Dublin. She thinks that by voting yes, Ireland will show itself to be an open and progressive nation. “When I came out, I thought that I would have to relinquish my dream of being married, and having my own family. But thankfully I’ve since come to realise that this is entirely possible. …
Sean Cassidy is a third level student at Dublin City University. “I believe in fairness. I want an Ireland where everyone is treated equal. Where my gay friend, my straight friends, are equal.”
Gillian is the current Chair of DCU LGBTA. She points out that marriage has evolved many times in the past- we no longer consider it a transaction between a father and a husband where a wife is property. Today it’s about love and choice. “Marriage is not the property of one organisation, one group of people. Marriage is for everybody. …
Michelle Dundass & Patrick McLoughlin are old friends from Galway, both now living in London, who came together for the first time in several years to show their support for the same-sex marriage referendum. Both Michelle & Patrick say they would be more likely to move home if their right to marry was recognised, like it is in England. “Being …
William Edgill divides his time between Offaly and Russell Square in London. William says the vote on same sex marriage simply boils down to fairness. Although he can’t vote himself, he is hoping people at home will make it to the polls on May 22nd to vote yes. “I believe in fairness. At present it’s anything but fair. I’m very …
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 …
Niall Roche is a 30 year old gay man from Tallaght in Dublin. Niall is concerned that he’s heard some colleagues say that they intend to vote no in the referendum because they dislike the present Government, not because they have any issue with permitting equal marriage. Niall wants to send a clear message to any person considering this. “This is …