Seems the Irish homophobes have taken a page out the Russian homophobes' playbook. Criminalize the idea that being gay is a normal orientation for a minority of humans. Criminalize any speech or media that denies the lies of homophobes labeling gays as dangerous predators of children. The only way to fight against this is to call out homophobes for what they are, afraid of homosexuals. This is a good illustration of why LGBTs and our Allies should boycott the Sochi Games and boycott the sponsors. Boycott the media coverage of the Sochi Games. Silence is our enemy. Pretending that boycotts don't matter only allows the homophobes to further their agenda. Make a difference even if the difference is small. Millions of small differences creates a huge difference.

I don't understand why there has to be a vote on this. Surely, the very fact that the Irish population will be voting implies that those who are affected by that vote are considered to be second-class citizens of this country. It shouldn't require a vote, people should just be allowed to get on with and gets married. Did the population have to vote to allow men marry women? No! So this vote further compounds the divide.
And on another note, aren't the groups and institutions behaving in a very unChristian way. Bullying, marginalising and intimidating anyone who doesn't confirm to their polar doctrine. Where's the ethics and compassion for fellow humans?

@DavidOC: Because it requires a change to the Constitution, the people must vote by simple majority that they agree to change their Constitution.