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# LGBTQ

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November 2023
Transgender people can be baptised in the Catholic Church, Vatican says
The comments were made in a document responding to questions from a Brazilian bishop and approved by Pope Francis.
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Nov 9th 2023, 8:21 AM
This year
2023
Over 500 people protest after Cork gay bar rebrands for university Freshers' week
The protestors gathered on the courthouse steps across the road from the venue last night.
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Sep 15th 2023, 5:42 PM
Support for under-fire Jordan Henderson
An England LGBTQ fan group say they will turn their back on the pitch when he plays.
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Sep 8th 2023, 8:36 PM
FactFind: What is contained in the proposed SPHE syllabus about sex and gender?
A draft document that acknowledges the existence of trans people has caused a stir
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Jul 29th 2023, 6:30 AM
Analysis: 'Terrifying' LGBTQ+ event in Tralee aims to drag us back to the past
Aoife Gallagher charts the rise of anger and misinformation around a lighthearted LGBTQ+ family storytime event in Tralee recently.
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Jul 20th 2023, 7:00 PM
Aoife Martin: Reflections on Pride 2023 - it really is for everybody
As Pride Month 2023 draws to a close, our columnist reflects on this year’s celebrations and what they mean to the community and wider society.
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Jun 30th 2023, 7:00 PM
Conversion therapy practices to carry criminal offence under proposed new ban, says minister
A ban on conversion therapy is promised in the programme for government.
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Jun 20th 2023, 3:36 PM
Opinion: It's important that healthcare staff support the proposed ban on conversion practices
Dr Suzanne Crowe of the Medical Council looks at the proposed ban on conversion practices and says healthcare staff need to get behind it.
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Jun 15th 2023, 7:00 AM
Uproar online as council installs bike racks in front of popular Dublin LGBTQ bar Street 66
The bar had applied for a street furniture license but were denied.
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Jun 13th 2023, 8:57 AM
Opinion: The Hate Offences Bill is far from anti-democratic - it's a mark of a civilised society
Adam Long of the National LGBT Federation (NXF) outlines why it’s important the new hate offences laws are not delayed or derailed.
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Jun 13th 2023, 8:38 AM
Aoife Martin: Elliot Page's book outlines the damage being closeted can do to your self-esteem
Our columnist shares her thoughts on the new autobiography, Pageboy.
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Jun 8th 2023, 11:46 PM
Ugandan activists push for sanctions over anti-gay law
The new law is being described as one of the harshest penalties on homosexuality in the world.
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May 30th 2023, 10:42 PM
Seanad motion for government to 'keep their word' and disregard criminal records of gay men
Minister Harris said he expects to receive a final report from the working group as early in the second quarter of this year.
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May 17th 2023, 11:49 AM
Fiona O'Loughlin: Ireland can remain a leader on LGBTQI+ rights if it stands up to Hungary
The senator says Ireland must support the EU’s legal action against Hungary’s anti-LGBTQI+ laws.
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Mar 22nd 2023, 7:00 AM
Vast majority of LGBTQ+ young people exposed to 'dramatic increase' in hateful content online
Europe saw the ‘deadliest rise in anti-LGBTI+ violence in over a decade’ in 2022.
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Mar 6th 2023, 6:30 AM
'The worst time of my life': Irish research shows lasting harm of LGBT+ 'conversion therapy'
Participants used words like ‘traumatising’, ‘destructive’ and ‘horrendous’ to describe their experiences.
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Feb 17th 2023, 12:26 PM
Pope calls for bishops to welcome LGBTQ people into church
Some 67 countries or jurisdictions worldwide criminalise consensual same-sex sexual activity, 11 of which can or do impose the death penalty.
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Jan 25th 2023, 8:34 AM
Last year
2022
French sports minister wore rainbow-sleeved jumper during quarter final game in Qatar last night
The rights of the LGBTQ+ community has been a recurrent point of discussion at the World Cup in Qatar, where homosexuality is illegal.
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Dec 11th 2022, 10:58 AM
Mayo to 'consider all other options' for LGBTQ+ support after jersey request rejected
Their request to include rainbow-coloured numbers on the jerseys was denied by the GAA.
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Dec 1st 2022, 3:22 PM
Coveney criticises Fifa's 'extraordinary' decision on One Love armbands
Under Fifa’s rules, players wearing kit that is not authorised by the governing body could be shown a yellow card.
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Nov 23rd 2022, 6:12 PM
'Stop killing us': Anger and loss at vigil for LGBTQ club shooting in Colorado
‘We need to stop the political agenda against the LGBTQ community,’ one person told the crowd.
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Nov 22nd 2022, 7:42 AM
LGBTQ+ community 'so disappointed' with David Beckham
The former Manchester United player has been criticised for his role as a Qatar ambassador.
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Nov 10th 2022, 3:48 PM
Consultation launched on scheme to disregard historic convictions of gay and bisexual men
The criminalisation of consensual sexual acts between men remained in place until 1993.
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Nov 4th 2022, 12:45 AM
Gary Lineker hopes gay footballer comes out during Qatar World Cup
The former England striker believes this act would send a strong message to the host nation.
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Oct 14th 2022, 3:00 PM
Singapore to repeal colonial-era law against gay sex
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong maintained that the government will continue to “uphold” marriage as being between a man and a woman.
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Aug 21st 2022, 4:00 PM
Varadkar: 'There's a feeling in the gay community that homophobic attacks are on the rise'
A report by
Christina Finn
Speaking to The Journal in a wide-ranging interview, Varadkar said the situation is ‘extremely worrying’.
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Aug 19th 2022, 12:05 AM
'We’re not freaks' – Transgender activists protest against ‘disgraceful’ rugby ban
Emily Hamilton, founding co-chair of LGBTQ+ supporters association ‘Quins Pride’, was among a group staging a peaceful protest at Twickenham.
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Aug 11th 2022, 5:00 PM
Thousands line streets of Belfast as Pride parade returns
There was a carnival atmosphere in the city centre as the rain stayed away until the end of the parade.
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Jul 30th 2022, 5:36 PM
European Commission takes Hungary to court over LGBTQ law
Hungary’s so-called ‘anti-paedophilia’ law bans the “promotion” of homosexuality and gender reassignment to under-18s.
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Jul 15th 2022, 11:54 AM
'Unacceptable harassment' on LGBTQ+ community persisting, Dáil hears ahead of Dublin Pride
In a statement ahead of Dublin Pride, the Minister for Equality said trans people in particular continue to experience discrimination and abuse.
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Jun 23rd 2022, 4:36 PM
Malaysia says Disney refused to cut same-sex kiss from Lightyear movie
Films censors said scenes and dialogue were ‘found to contain elements promoting the LGBT lifestyle’.
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Jun 17th 2022, 2:12 PM
Dublin Pride terminates media partnership with RTÉ over Liveline coverage
Dublin Pride said the discussions on Liveline about transgender people were “unacceptable”.
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Jun 14th 2022, 9:20 PM
Trinity apologises for suggestion that pride flags on campus could cause offence
An email sent to Trinity staff last week said that pride flags on the campus could offend some people.
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Jun 13th 2022, 7:26 PM
Australian newspaper apologises over Rebel Wilson 'outing' controversy
The Sydney Morning Herald has taken down an article following accusations that it had pressured Wilson to reveal she was dating a woman.
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Jun 13th 2022, 1:30 PM
'I think it's an incredibly brave step from him. You hope others will follow his lead'
David Meyler has praised Jake Daniels following his decision to publicly come out.
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May 17th 2022, 1:39 PM
LGBTQ group sues Florida Governor over so-called Don’t Say Gay law
The law has catapulted Florida and Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate, to the forefront of the US’s culture wars.
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Mar 31st 2022, 3:48 PM
'It is fantastic seeing a little rainbow flag, no matter how small it is'
UL, Galway Camogie and Na Gaeil Aeracha are among those with LGBTQ+ colours on their jerseys.
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Feb 16th 2022, 12:19 PM
HSE 'very closely' monitoring infectious disease mainly affecting gay and bisexual men
UK health officials issued a warning over Shigella last week.
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Feb 5th 2022, 8:00 AM
'There is nothing to cure': France bans conversion therapy
New legislation includes criminal penalties for people who are convicted of trying to ‘convert’ LGBTQ people to heterosexuality.
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Jan 26th 2022, 1:31 PM
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EU to launch action against Hungary over law discriminating against LGBTQ citizens
Ursula von der Leyen has warned that the EU would use “all powers available” to force Hungary to repeal or modify the law.
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Jul 14th 2021, 2:20 PM
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