Over 400 same-sex couples married since equality referendum

Figures released by the Department of Social Protection show there have been 412 same-sex marriages since the Marriage Act 2015 was signed into law in November.

A majority (52 per cent) of marriages took place in Dublin, while 10 per cent were in Cork, 6 per cent in Limerick and 4 per cent in Wicklow.

Co Clare is the only county in Ireland where no same-sex marriages have yet been registered.

Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar said: “The Marriage Equality Referendum was a historic day for Ireland. One year on, it’s really great to see that 412 marriages have now taken place which otherwise would not have happened. It’s a timely reminder of that momentous vote on that momentous day.”