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Thursday 29 October 2020
Pat Carey has said many people of his generation have contacted him since he came out publicly.
Nuala O’Loan, former Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland, said she isn’t keen on the GRA’s position.
The author posted the short story on his Facebook page.
A leaflet was put inside a menu, sparking some discussion.
The mural on Dublin’s George’s Street has been affected by the changeable weather over the past few days.
The Mother and Fathers Matter group is yet to report any incidents to the police.
She points out that there was a time when women couldn’t vote and that every generation gets a chance to make a big change.
The Health Minister, who came out publicly in January, helped launch Fine Gael’s referendum campaign today.
Isaac Burke of Mandate for Marriage wanted to talk about sex.
Kenny said the issue is not a party political one.
There will be children who pass ‘Vote No’ posters on their way to and from school and wonder why these strangers seem to hate their families.
The Irish bookmakers has the ‘Yes’ side as 1/10 favourites.
The Tánaiste accused the ‘no’ side of using fear tactics. Meanwhile, David Quinn has said ‘Marriage Equality’ is a “misnomer”.
Though 78% of people believe same sex marriage is a matter of fairness and equality.
Pat Carey said he’d like to get married, but might have left it too late.
“Story, Bosco? What’s up with me auld flower?”
Posters had mainly been pulled down in the Dublin area.
Lawyers for Yes say the referendum has no connection with the issue.
Representative of the church must meaningfully alter responses toward women, LGBT people, and those in second relationships, writes Fr Tony Flannery.
The artist behind it has received a warning notice about its removal.
Do some cross a line?
Gardaí say their presence at the photocall ‘wasn’t appropriate’.
The singer states that he believes the issue is a matter of “basic human rights”.
The broadcaster made the comment on her RTÉ Radio 1 show this afternoon.
Well-known Irish people have not been shy about getting involved.
McAleese – who is now a Ryanair executive – is campaigning for a ‘Yes’ vote in next month’s same-sex marriage referendum.
The fact is that some voters have reservations about gay couples adopting children, therefore genuine engagement on this issue is needed.
The mural was erected last weekend.
#FamilyMatters will make your heart burst.
It’s back and better than ever.
The Minister for Children has come out strongly against the No side in the same-sex marriage referendum.
It displays a message that reads “Vote Yes”.
It has been dismissed as a ‘red herring’.
Brian Gleeson stars in this lovely clip supporting marriage equality.
This is why we can’t have nice things.
A number of religious groups have written to the Minister for Justice, Frances Fitzgerald.
Catholic priests are threatening to stop acting as solemnisers.
O’Brien said, “I would like to call on her to clarify exactly what she meant in the implication that people who vote no are part of the architecture of homophobia.”
The campaigning ahead of next month’s vote is in full swing.
MEMBERS OF THE Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI) yesterday voted to take industrial action unless the government addresses several issues related to Covid-19 in schools by 30 October.
The issues in question include the need for a comprehensive testing programme, rapid testing and turnaround times, along with resources for schools to ensure continuation of learning if schools are closed or people are self-isolating.
The ASTI president Ann Piggott said: “ASTI members are clearly stating that they want schools to remain open for students during this pandemic.”
She said teachers are “demanding that the government step up” and provide solutions to these issues.
So, today we want to know: Would you support teachers striking over Covid-19 safety concerns?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
The goalposts – and polling analysis – have shifted since 2016, Noel Rock writes.
Periods of rain; breezy this afternoon
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