John O'Meara
John O'Meara is a Tipperary man who gained national attention after challenging the constitutionality of Ireland's social welfare legislation regarding widow's and widower's pensions. Following the death of his partner, Michelle Batey, he was denied a pension due to their non-marital status, leading to a landmark Supreme Court ruling that declared the existing laws unconstitutional.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 2,379 | $5,100 | 2$ |
| Totals | 1 | 5,030,000 | 2,379 | $5,100 | 2$ |
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John O'Meara was denied a widower’s contributory pension because he was neither married to nor in a civil partnership with his partner Michelle Batey.
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