Anne Rigney, a mother from Knockcroghery, Co. Roscommon, talks about why she is voting Yes in the upcoming referendum. She wants her son, Daragh, and his partner, Lior, to have the same rights as her daughter, Cara. She has written a short piece asking other parents to imagine being in a situation like hers and the result is a reflective and thought-provoking call for any parent to vote Yes in May.

“Imagine telling friends that your son is getting married, and the response is ‘and would you get as excited if it was a normal wedding? ‘. Imagine it’s your child – and how you would feel”