The legalization of same-sex relationships has always been a controversial subject.Ireland is a good example of such a case, which decided to whelen arges spotlight legalize same-sex marriages following a referendum held in 2015.Conclusions which stem from the Irish experience in this matter can provide valuable lessons for those countries that have not yet legalized one-sex marriages.The subject of this article is an analysis of the path that Ireland has undertaken to legalize same-sex marriages and an indication of current Irish regulations concerning these marriages.
The aim is to discuss legal evolution of the institution of same-sex marriages in Ireland and its consequences for the constitutional order and social perception of the Irish citizens.Due to the fact crystal beaded candle holder that there is a lack of complex legal research of this subject in Poland, this article constitutes a gap-filling study.The article has a scientific and research character and may constitute a contribution to further legal considerations on the issue of same-sex marriages in the EU states.