Gay ‘Marriage’ Court Challenge Coming to Ireland Courtesy of Canada

DUBLIN, November 9, 2004 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Lesbian activists in Ireland who came to British Columbia in September of 2003 to “marry” have now demanded that their “marriage” be recognized in Ireland.  Irish High Court Justice Liam McKechnie ruled today that the case can go forward for a hearing.  Ann Louise Gilligan and Katherine Zappone are demanding that they be allowed a tax break by filing joint taxes with the nation’s Revenue Commissioners.  Justice McKechnie however noted in his decision that the challenge means far more than taxes.  He said a ruling in the case would have “profound ethical, cultural and religious’’ ramifications.  The couple is by no means in need of a few dollars in tax-breaks.  Zappone sits on the Irish Government’s Human Rights Commission, and Gilligan, is a Dublin philosophy lecturer.  They have secured Gerard Hogan, a top constitutional lawyer, for their case.  Jhw