Gay sex finally decriminalised in Ireland but equality struggle not over

andrew
Wed, 22 Jun 1994 11:12:21 +0000
Pride, Sex, LGBT, National, Newspaper, Analysis, Louise Tierney

The coming into effect last June of legislation which decriminalised certain male homosexual acts was the subject of much celebration in the gay community. The Minister who introduced the legislation, Maire Geoghan Quinn was awarded the Magnus Hirschfield award for her contribution to the gay community by the National Lesbian and Gay Federation. For many it was felt the battle for equality had been won. This was certainly the outlook in the national and international press. Champagne flowed freely in the capital's gay pubs and clubs.