Ireland is a pluralist country with outdated privileges for Catholics
As a microcosm of society, the Defence Forces should have a neutral policy on religion
Dublin Castle ceremony marks 100 years since British handover of power
Transfer of power came after the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in 1921
‘You may find the person you’re looking for is dead, or doesn’t want to meet you’
Adoptees warn Birth Information and Tracing Bill could bring pain as well as answers
France ushers in 2022 with right-wing outrage over EU flag
France’s lurch to the right is the biggest challenge to Macron’s re-election hopes
Miriam Lord: Will Michael D know it’s Christmas time at all?
President could be on the Bob Cratchit shift as Government leaves its shopping late
Róisín Shortall to seek referendum to end presidential oath to ‘almighty God’
Social Democrats co-leader to table Bill on the matter after European ruling
Climate Change Advisory Council: Exactly who sits on it?
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About 3,000 priests abused minors and vulnerable people in France, study shows
At least 10,000 victims were abused over past 70 years, commission president says
Constitutional experts back President Higgins over John Bruton
Experts conclude that President did not need to consult Government over Armagh event
The Irish Times view on the religious oath: time for change
The social context has changed – the Constitution should follow
Internment: ‘A brush shaft up my backside and cigarettes on my eyelids’
Survivors recall the horrors of the policy introduced in Northern Ireland 50 years ago
Departments to be asked to prevent legislation logjams after Higgins raises concerns
President this week raised concerns about volume of legislation landing on his desk
Ireland’s war dead and those killed on UN service remembered in the rain
‘In particular we remember those who died in the War of Independence and subsequent conflict on this island’, said Taoiseach
Michael D Higgins: War of Independence did not need to happen
President marks centenary of the truce that ended the War of Independence
Swearing of religious oaths is hypocritical as Ireland becomes more secular
What if an elected president declined office due to the religious oath required by our Constitution?
Right to Know not entitled to papers before Council of State when advising President on Bills
Environmental Information Commissioner must reconsider whether background material for President’s speeches should be provided
St Patrick’s Day: Virtual events taking place at home and abroad
About 670 sites in 66 countries will take part in the largest Global Greening event
Growing demands for Dutch burka ban to be rescinded
Hague Letter: Year-old ban seen as discriminatory and nonsensical in an era of obligatory Covid-19 face covering restrictions
Religious oaths must be removed from State activities
Atheist rights breached when witnesses in court made to swear on the Bible
The Irish Times view on religious oaths: swearing in court
The President, members of the Council of State and the judiciary are still required to take religious oaths on assuming their positions
Erdogan orders Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia to be converted into mosque
Decision by Turkey’s president risks anger from Christian communities around the world
Top French court upholds €50m Google privacy breach fine
Google says it will ‘review what changes we need to make’
Lockdown works in mysterious ways in ‘the most beautiful town in France’
As the cathedral in Chartres reopens, sacred and profane struggle with Covid-19 constraints
Ryanair must list full price of ticket in offers on website, says EU court
Antitrust body criticised Ryanair for not including some unavoidable fees in offer prices
Coronavirus: Lawsuits fly in France as blame game begins
Prime minister and health ministers pursued in court for alleged manslaughter
High time: Netherlands moves to clean up absurd cannabis policy
For 40 years ‘schizophrenic’ approach benefited violent gangs. Not for much longer
Traveller culture is set to join the school curriculum. What could lessons look like?
Folktales, songs, art and history of Travelling community could feature across a range of subjects
Clifford-Lee Traveller comments ‘painful’ and apology not sincere, activists say
Accepting the apology amounted to ‘letting her away with it’ – Dr Sindy Joyce
Public asked for views on proposed ‘hate crime’ laws
Ireland is one of the few European countries without specific hate crime legislation
‘I received letters, phone calls that were absolutely derogatory’
Traveller activist and playwright Rosaleen McDonagh describes ‘hostile’ reaction to her candidacy
Would you like to be the first Traveller president? ‘I wouldn’t say no’
Dr Sindy Joyce speaks about appointment to Council of State
President promises to build a ‘Republic of joy’ at inauguration
Michael D Higgins sends warning of ‘deepening inequalities’ as he begins second term
Call for an end to Presidents taking religious oaths
Atheist Ireland campaigns against exclusion of conscientious atheists from public office
Higgins inauguration to take place on evening of November 11th
Taoiseach grants President’s request for delay while Armistice Day ceremonies take place
Higgins begins preparations for second term after landslide victory
Fianna Fáil rebuffs Casey plan to join and lead party
Blasphemy is gone from Constitution but why should we stop there?
Time to expunge other dated articles to create inclusive document
In profile: The six candidates running for the presidency
Michael D Higgins will be a hard act to follow, but the pretenders have impressive CVs
Disputes among three Dragons’ Den candidates dominate final presidential debate
‘We are splitting the vote and lowering the tone,’ says Gavin Duffy
Pope’s visit to Ireland: Route of popemobile tour through Dublin on Saturday revealed
About 100,000 people expected in Dublin city centre to see Pope Francis in popemobile
Why does Michael D Higgins want a second term?
President is due to announce his candidacy next week – but what will he do with it?
GAA players’ sleep-out raises €200,000 for homeless charities
Gaelic Voices for Change see players in Ireland, US and Canada show solidarity with homeless
Death announced of former chief justice Thomas Finlay
President Higgins leads tributes to distinguished member of the Bar and former TD
Flags lowered across State buildings for Liam Cosgrave
President Higgins unable to attend funeral of former taoiseach due to State visit to Australia
Liam Cosgrave: modest, droll, pious and politically cunning
FG leader was an uncompromising and often controversial political figure
Dan Mulhall: the ambassador who defied categorisation
London Letter: Praise as Mulhall moves from Brexit Britain to Trump’s America
Blasphemy provisions seen as ‘Irish solution to Irish problem’
Minister for justice in 2009 said he never had so many outraged emails as on this issue
Questionnaires cause ‘distress’ for people in direct provision
Those applying for refugee status must now fill in ‘complicated’ 60-page application form
Centenarian TK Whitaker built State’s economic foundations
Radical civil servant played pivotal role in economic, social and political life of State
Public servant and architect of modern Ireland TK Whitaker marks a century
His critical contribution to the Northern Ireland peace process is less well known
Galway tenants brace for pre-Christmas rent hikes
‘I always thought homelessness was something you’d be singing carols for,’ says one
Red Mass marks the start of legal term with a dash of religious tradition
Name derived from red robes worn to symbolise Holy Spirit’s tongues of fire
Daráine Mulvihill: `My life wouldn’t have been any better . . . just easier'
A new baby, a new house. Oh and there’s the Paralympics to present on RTÉ, too
Manuel Valls rejects New York Times account of anti-Muslim ‘apartheid’
French prime minister lashes out at “intolerable” New York Times article
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