A new group is calling for a No vote in the referendum on same-sex marriage, to protect the rights of children.
The 'Mothers & Fathers Matter' group says a child's right to a mother and father would be undermined if the referendum is passed.
The claim is rejected by a group calling for a Yes vote, which says the question of children and paternal rights is dealt with under separate laws which are already in place.
But the Mothers & Fathers Matter says the referendum would still copperfasten its provisions, and leave the state unable to recognise the unique role of mothers and fathers in raising children.
Our political correspondent Gavan Reilly filed this report for Today FM's National Lunchtime News.
