Tag Archives: ireland
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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"There Are No Gays in Iran": But, Ireland’s Sending One Back!
It was reported in the Irish press that Ireland plan to deport an Iranian national back to Iran despite his life being in danger because he is gay. It is reported that “the deputy Iranian Foreign Minister said [in the … 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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Silvio Berlusconi: What is he at?
Silvio Berlusconi’s ‘iron fist’ laws approved Soldiers could be sent into Italy’s cities, illegal immigrants will be imprisoned for four years and all non-serious court cases will be frozen for a year under new measures approved by Italy’s senate. The … Continue reading
A Time to Preach and a Time to Teach!
I was happy to read in the news today that the christian brothers have handed over the schools they own to a trust that has been set up to run them. The article says that the trust is run by … 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
Lisbon: Are the Irish People too Stupid to Vote?
Europe is reeling at Ireland for not being able to ratify the Treaty of Lisbon; the Irish People said in a referendum that they didn’t want to approve the Bill that would amend the Constitution to allow the Irish Parliament … Continue reading
