ICCL Statement

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has noted recent comments by certain media and political commentators from the religious right insinuating that the ICCL has received funding from the Atlantic Philanthropies that is being used to support the Yes Equality referendum campaign for civil marriage equality.

This is untrue. No funds received by the ICCL from the Atlantic Philanthropies have been spent by the ICCL on campaigning for a political purpose, either in the context of the current referendum or at any other time. Furthermore, all funds expended by the Council in the context of the marriage equality referendum have been raised and are being spent in a manner that is entirely compliant with the Electoral Acts.

The ICCL is very proud that, over many years, its work to advocate for full equality for same sex couples and on a broad range of other human rights issues has attracted significant philanthropic funding, including from the Atlantic Philanthropies. 

ENDS