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# Baptism Barrier
# Baptism Barrier
Dublin archdiocese saw 10% decline in christenings in the year after 'baptism barrier' was removed
- In Dublin, the rate of baptisms decreased by roughly 10% between 2018 and 2019.
- In that same year, Ireland’s birth rates fell from 61,016 to 59,796, according to the CSO.
- Ireland in 2018 amended legislation to remove the so-called “baptism barrier”.
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