USI says ban on gay marriage breaches human rights

The Union of Students of Ireland has said the lack of provisions for same-sex marriage in Ireland is a violation of gay people's human rights.

The Union of Students of Ireland has said the lack of provisions for same-sex marriage in Ireland is a violation of gay people's human rights.

The organisation is due to stage a formal celebration of same-sex marriage in Dublin city centre this morning to highlight the situation and to call on the Government to allow such unions.

The event is timed to coincide with the beginning of a High Court case tomorrow by a lesbian couple who want their Canadian marriage recognised by the Irish authorities.