LGBT rights in the United Kingdom filed a lawsuit to have their marriage recognised in the region. On 2 November 2015, the Northern Ireland Assembly voted for a fifth time on the question of legalising same-sex marriage. Of the 105 MLAs who voted on a motion to recognise same-sex marriage, 53 MLAs votes in favour and 51 voted against, the first time a majority of the Assembly had ever voted in favour of same-sex marriage. However, the DUP again tabled a motion of concern, preventing the motion from having any legal effect. As a result, the "Marriage (Same Sex Couples) (Northern Ireland) Bill" was introduced to
Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 the order of which the participants performed. Ireland performed 18th, the very last of the first semi-final, having been given the chance to choose their position after winning a wildcard in the draw. After performing at the first semi-final on 22 May, Jedward made it to the top ten and qualified for the final on Saturday 26 May; they performed in the 23rd position and won 46 points, giving them a rank of 19th in the competition. Jury points awarded in second semi-final: Jury points awarded in the final: Ireland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Ireland participated in the