Same-sex marriage in the Republic of Ireland in Northern Ireland held the first of the new UK civil partnership registration ceremonies. The Government said that it would legislate following the report, but Taoiseach Bertie Ahern also said there might not be time to do so before the then upcoming election. Chaired by former TD Anne Colley, this working group included GLEN, the gay rights lobby organisation, who said they expected a recommendation for civil marriage. The group facilitated a conference on the topic in May 2006, as input to its reports which was attended by experts from other countries which have introduced civil unions and same-sex marriage.
Irreligion in the Republic of Ireland atheists, which is a vast increase from 2005. This number is thought to be higher due to citizens describing themselves as "cultural Catholics". According to the 2016 Irish Census, approximately 9.5% of Irish citizens are irreligious. The Humanist Association of Ireland represents the non-religious in Ireland, as well as specifically those who identify as humanists. It received the ability to conduct legal marriages in 2012. As of 2018, it conducts more marriages in Ireland than the Church of Ireland, but still less than the Catholic Church. Irreligion in the Republic of Ireland Ireland has been traditionally devoutly Catholic throughout most