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
Merritte W. Ireland Jefferson Medical College where again he earned an M.D. degree in 1891. He served as a surgeon with the 45th U.S. Volunteer Infantry in 1899 and honorably discharged in 1901. In 1903, he was commissioned as a surgeon into the Medical Corps. He served as Surgeon General from October 4, 1918 to May 31, 1931. Ireland died on July 5, 1952. Major General Ireland´s ribbon bar: Merritte W. Ireland Merritte Weber Ireland (May 31, 1867 – July 5, 1952) was the 23rd U.S. Army Surgeon General, serving in that capacity from October 4, 1918 to May 31, 1931. Ireland was