Yesterday, it was suggested in the Dáil that May 23 should become a public holiday called “Equality Day”.

 
 
Ireland already has nine public holidays in a calendar year, but Sinn Féín’s Padraig MacLochlainn read out a letter that was sent to him, that suggested the addition of a tenth holiday to commemorate Ireland’s passing of the historic marriage referendum.

“In a hundred years time, May 23 will be seen as not Ireland’s but one of humanity’s, proudest moments, because it was a day when equality conquered fear,” he said in The Dáil.

“Perhaps May 23 should become a bank holiday and called Equality Day?”

The suggestion has grabbed the attention of social media users, who have mixed opinions on the matter…

Making May 23rd a bank holiday would be a GREAT idea. It is a huge day in the history of our world. It should be remembered. #EqualityDay

— Laura ^^ (@LollipopLaurax) September 23, 2015

People still going on about that bank holiday! What about commemorating 1916! Think that makes more sense! — Niamh Byrne ╪ (@Niamhyy) September 24, 2015

@BreakfastNT A F”””””g Joke, What About A Holiday For Hetrosexuals!!!

— John F Kelly (@BallygallJohn) September 24, 2015

@niallboylan4fm why not change #PrideDay to #EqualityDay? — Terry Lingwood (@TerryLingwood) September 24, 2015

Let us know what you think in the comments below.