Irish Civil Partnership Bill is enacted
New legislation welcomed across the political spectrum
The Republic of Ireland's Civil Partnership Bill has been signed into law by President Mary McAleese.
Minister for Justice Dermot Ahern said it was "one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation to be enacted since independence".
The Green Party's justice spokesman Trevor Sargent also warmly welcomed the development, describing it as a significant step forward and a stepping stone towards greater equality in society.
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