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Letter to the Editor of Irish Times re Civil Partnership Bill

This is my letter is response to a letter to the Editor of the Irish Times about the Civil Partnership Bill. First, the letter I am responding to. Madam, – Leo O’Shaughnessy (July 4th) appears to take grave offence at … Continue reading

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Ireland’s Bigot Senator

With news that Ireland is to have civil union for its citizens soon Senator Jim Walsh is trying to stop same-sex unions because of his bigotry. FF Senator leads move to deny gay couples right to register MARK HENNESSY, Political … Continue reading

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Bishops to Queens: Gay Marriage in Ireland

Bishops restate gay marriage opposition Charlie Taylor Ireland’s Catholic bishops have restated their opposition to gay marriage today, claiming that “sexual differentiation is intrinsic to our understanding of the sacrament of marriage”. In a statement, the bishops said they had … Continue reading

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