evidence: That year, a national referendum asked the country whether to amend the constitution to permit same-sex marriage. The English text said, "Marriage may be contracted in accordance with law by two persons without distinction as to their sex." However, the Irish-language text could be read as saying, "A couple may, whether they are men or women, make a contract of marriage in accordance with law." [...] Proponents of marriage equality argue that same-sex couples should have the same rights as heterosexual couples. Advocates assert that all people should have access to marriage's legal benefits. Therefore, the denial of marriage equality and, thus, access to marriage’s legal benefits is inherently discriminatory. [...] Research shows that the election of LGBTQ+ legislators plays a significant role in passing marriage equality bills. One study found that national legislatures with openly identifying LGBTQ+ lawmakers are fourteen times more likely to have marriage equality or civil partnerships than those without such members.