#VoteWithUs Videos that mention society as a theme are shown here.
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 …
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.”
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 …
Adam is a third level student from Dublin, currently studying at DCU. “As a gay person I don’t feel comfortable walking down O’Connell street with my boyfriend, hand in hand. A yes vote on May 22nd won’t solve all problems overnight, but I feel it will be a major step forward for the people of Ireland.”
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. …
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 …
Hannah Hudson is a teacher from Cork, currently living in Ireland. She says that a yes vote on May 22nd would be a major step in the right direction for equality in Ireland. She looks forward to attending the weddings of gay friends and for these unions to be recognised in the same way as her straight friends’ marriages. “Marriage …
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 …
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 …