No gender parity in Dáil ‘until 2063’ at current rate of progress
Citizens’ Assembly also told of problems caused by gender imbalance in media
Citizens’ Assembly also told of problems caused by gender imbalance in media
On the fifth anniversary of the referendum, some of the activists involved revisit that time
Fr Vincent Twomey called for annual Day of Reparation so clergy might repent for abuses
Dr Angelo Bottone says posts wrongly accuse him of aiding man convicted of murdering abortion doctor
Computer-generated image of foetus had been blurred and users were given warning
If marriage is still an aspiration, the odds should not be stacked against working class
Dr Angelo Bottone suing over several tweets in October 2017 which he alleges are untrue
No heroic crusader, businessman knows very little and does not bother to find out
Aislinne Freeman spoke of same-sex relationship to ‘silence’ Iona Institute claims
In a horrible vision, Patrick Freyne is visited by the Ghost of Electric Picnic Future
Controversy about ethical codes overstates church influence in healthcare
Criticism of Glenties gathering may be harsh but is not inaccurate for ‘Dublin 4 on tour’
Canadian NGO which observed Eighth Amendment vote visited 121 polling stations
Poll likely to be held on day of blasphemy referendum and presidential election
More than 90% of those contacting broadcaster felt Yes campaign treated unfairly
The highest, the lowest, the most and the least of the Eighth Amendment referendum
Move comes as Love Both representative Cora Sherlock pulls out of RTÉ debate
Broadcast followed row between RTÉ and the No side over who should represent it in debate
Oireachtas committee told children could potentially have same father and ‘uncle’
Friday’s referendum is fractious vote, dividing families and friends on long-hidden issue
Big viewer numbers for RTÉ referendum debate make it a good night for anti-Repealers
Reaction to Facebook and Google referendum ad ban is tactic straight out of Trump playbook
Constitutional ban means Ireland too extreme even for mainstream social conservatives
Atheist Ireland compares regulator stance on repeal mural at Project to Iona campaigns
Fionola Bruton says adoption is a ‘child-centred’ solution to unwanted pregnancy
Should be age appropriate, keeping in mind parents as primary educators
The 12-week stance and the notion of trust – coming from both sides – is crucial to debate
Maria Steen says the answer to women taking abortion pills ‘is not to make it legal’
The human rights group’s refusal to comply with a SIPO directive is cause for concern
Chief executive says SIPO decision is flawed and principle on which it is based could be unlawful
Former UCD student union president removed after students voted to impeach her
Religious service attendance still much higher than European average
Controversy follows student president’s decision to remove abortion data from magazine
March for Choice represented the middle-ground that is not being addressed
Student Union president Katie Ascough says decision was made on legal grounds
Humorous responses risk undercutting the seriousness of the rise of white extremism
Kevin Myers is sacked only now but had said far worse about the Catholic Church
Scope of potential new legislation and campaign strategies now under consideration
Move follows European Parliament, House of Commons, US House of Representatives
Frank Duff set up hostel for women and children in 1930, says Dr Finola Kennedy
Religious lobby group has €300,000 in cash reserves before possible abortion poll, files show
Pioneer group says census figures show that majority of population identify as Catholic
High fees are one thing but the Church’s grip on Irish education is the ultimate elitism
Archbishop Eamon Martin says the Catholic Church does not want an Irish theocracy
Silencing the bell that announces ‘this is a Catholic country’ should be easy. But it's not
Minister of State John Halligan says old age should not diminish responsibility for a crime
Science student proud voters did not dismiss her for views on the issue of abortion
Members will vote on the advice they will give to Government on Eighth Amendment
Ms Justice Mary Laffoy answers accusations of bias from Pro Life Campaign
Faithful told that the late prelate ‘became archbishop at a difficult time in this diocese’
Removing RE will not turn students into ‘quantum mechanics experts’, says management body
Majority of mothers do not want full-time work, so why is Zappone acting as if they do?
Iona Institue says Government’s child care policy out of step with public mood
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices