Supreme Court ruling in widower's pension case could have implications for referendum
Johnny O’Meara was denied the Widower’s Pension because he was not married to his late partner of 20 years.
Source: thejournal.ie
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Johnny O’Meara was denied the Widower’s Pension because he was not married to his late partner of 20 years.
Johnny O’Meara said today’s ruling will help many other families in similar situations.
The Free Legal Advice Centre says the proposed changes, as currently worded, are “symbolic” and “will not deliver meaningful enforceable rights”.