Videos from those who attended the #VoteWithUs video day for IMPACT Trade Union
Linda Kelly, from Ballyvolane in Cork, is an Organiser with IMPACT Trade Union and took part in their video day. “I’m voting yes on the 22nd of May, and I’m going to be driving three hours to get to the ballot box and to have my vote counted! So make sure that where ever you are, whatever you’re doing, that …
Patricia Fanning is the equality officer for IMPACT Trade Union. She lives in Dublin and has been married herself for nearly 30 years. “Marriage is ultimate commitment that two people who love each other can make. Why should I want to deny, to any two people who love each other, the opportunity to get married? This referendum is an opportunity …
Úna Faulkner, from Dublin, is an Organiser with IMPACT Trade Union and took part in their video day. “I think that in 2015, everyone should have the same rights to marriage, the same rights to say ‘This is my husband‘, ‘This is my wife‘, regardless of whether they’re male or female. I think that’s very important for Ireland and I’m …
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.”
Pat Fallon, from Sligo, is Senior Vice President in IMPACT Trade Union and took part in their video day. “… at the end of the day, marriage is about people showing their love for one another and making that public and personal commitment, and I hope on the 22nd of May that you’ll vote with me and vote yes.”
Sinead Costello, from Keshcarrigan in Leitrim, is the Branch Secretary of the Sligo Branch of IMPACT Trade Union and took part in their video day. “I have a number of friends who are gay and I would love to see them get married and I would love to have their marriage recognised by the state”
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 …
Joe O’Connor, from Kilmore in Co. Roscommon, is an Organiser with IMPACT Trade Union and took part in their video day. “Passing this referendum isn’t, as some people would make it out to be, some kind of a leap into the dark. It would be a majestic jump towards fairness, equality ad equal rights for young people and LGBTQ citizens …
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 …
Jerry King, from Straide in Mayo, is President of IMPACT Trade Union and took part in their video day. “I think this is about equal rights – it’s about human rights – and it’s the right thing to do.”