LGBT rights in Europe in Ireland since 2011. In 2013, the government held a constitutional convention which voted overwhelmingly in favour of amending the constitution in order to extend marriage rights to same-sex couples. On 22 May 2015, Irish citizens voted on whether to add the following amendment to the constitution: "Marriage may be contracted in accordance with law by two persons without distinction as to their sex.". 62.1% of the electorate voted in favour of the amendment, making Ireland the first country worldwide to introduce same-sex marriage through a national referendum. Ireland's first same-sex marriage ceremonies took place in November 2015. The Isle
Causes of the vote in favour of Brexit 'leave'. Similarly, Curtice reports that "university graduates voted by around three to one in favour of Remain, whereas nearly four in five of those without any educational qualifications voted to Leave". It is thought that those with higher education and higher occupational skills are more likely to benefit economically from globalisation, the Single Market and European membership than those with lower qualifications and so would be more inclined to vote 'remain'. Additionally, studies have shown that those with lower educational qualifications are more likely be socially conservative and feel that European membership brings about constant and dramatic change to the