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Taoiseach launches A Day In May

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The Taoiseach and Charlie Bird pose with some of the people featured in the book

Taoiseach Enda Kenny today launched A Day In May: Real Lives, True Stories, published by Merrion Press. The book tells the personal stories of some of those affected by the result of the Marriage Equality referendum last May, through one to one interviews with the author, journalist Charlie Bird. The book also features portrait photography from some of Ireland’s most renowned photographers. 

All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to suicide prevention charity Console.

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Taoiseach Enda Kenny speaking at the launch

Speaking at the launch, the Taoiseach said: 

On 23 May 2015, the citizens of Ireland made history by becoming the first nation in the world to introduce marriage equality by popular vote. Almost one year on, it is a proud moment for our country to recall and a great pleasure to be here to launch this timely publication which is a testament and record of that special day in May.

We know there is more work to be done to ensure that LGBT people are fully included across all aspects of Irish society, but the wonderful result last May shows that Irish people strongly support this journey.