Of course, only an idiot would think that Sodomy and natural marriage could actually be "equal". All one has to do in order to prove what a farce that is, is to challenge the Sodomite "couple" to produce a child on their own, which is the primary purpose of marriage in the first place. Only when a Sodomite couple can produce a child on their own could they be "equal" in marriage.
Ireland becomes first country to legalise gay marriage by popular vote
Referendum result gives yes vote 62% and no 38% as equality minister declares he is proud to be Irish
Ireland has voted by a huge majority to legalise same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in the world to do so by popular vote in a move hailed as a social revolution and welcomed around the world.
Some 62% of the Irish Republic’s electorate voted in favour of gay marriage. The result means that a republic once dominated by the Catholic church ignored the instructions of its cardinals and bishops. The huge Yes vote marks another milestone in Ireland’s journey towards a more liberal, secular society.
Out of an electorate of more than 3 million, 1,201,607 backed gay marriage, while 734,300 voters said No. The result prompted a massive street party around the gay district of central Dublin close to the national count centre.
Evidently, over a million voters did not show up. Probably couldn't be encouraged to leave the pub stools...
Read more at: http://www.theguardian.com/world/2015/may/23/gay-marriage-ireland-yes-vote