The report on the Magdalene laundries in Ireland is out. Between 1922 and 1996 around 10,000 women are known to have entered Magdalen laundries, working for no pay in what were lonely and frightening places. Senator McAleese and his committee were asked to outline the extent of state involvement and knowledge of the women in …
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Feb 02 2013
No you may not decide for you
The anti-abortion phalanx in Ireland is shouting louder than ever, according to the BBC. The groups taking part – Youth Defence, Pro Life Ireland and the Catholic organisation, the Iona Institute – testify to the polemical nature of the debate here. “Keep Your Promise!” they shout – a direct reference to a 2011 election pledge …
Jun 13 2012
It’s still a Christian country
Cork city councillors don’t want no stinkin’ secularism. Cork city councillors say Ireland is a Christian country so there. A proposal to scrap a prayer at the start of a local authority meeting sparked an unholy row last night. Cork’s city councillors voted overwhelmingly against the move after a heated debate. Socialist Party councillor Mick …
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