Based on national laws as of 2025
Ireland was the first country to legalise same-sex marriage by popular referendum (May 2015, 62.1% Yes). Same-sex activity decriminalised 1993. Gender Recognition Act 2015 introduced self-declaration gender change — one of the first in the world. Full adoption rights. Conversion therapy ban 2024. Comprehensive employment and service discrimination protections.
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