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Blasphemy Results
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Pakistani professor sentenced to death for blasphemy
Junaid Hafeez was arrested in 2013 for allegedly posting derogatory remarks against Prophet Mohammed online.
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Dec 21st 2019, 5:46 PM
Justice Minister Charlie Flanagan to seek Cabinet approval for new divorce bill
The minister is also expected to ask Cabinet to approve the publication of the Blasphemy BIll 2019.
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Jul 9th 2019, 7:26 AM
Asia Bibi, the Christian woman at the centre of a long-running blasphemy row, has left Pakistan for Canada
Bibi has been widely believed to have been held in protective custody by authorities as she awaited an asylum deal in a third country.
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May 8th 2019, 8:57 AM
Pakistan rejects challenge against Asia Bibi blasphemy acquittal
Bibi was sentenced to death in 2010 in what swiftly became Pakistan’s most infamous blasphemy case.
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Jan 29th 2019, 10:12 AM
Justice minister to seek fast-tracking of blasphemy Bill
Almost 65% voted in favour of the 37th amendment to the Constitution in the blasphemy referendum.
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Dec 11th 2018, 6:30 AM
Who is Asia Bibi and why has her case sparked furious protests?
There have been calls for the Pakistani woman to be offered asylum, including in Ireland.
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Nov 24th 2018, 9:00 PM
'Ireland would like to help': Irish government open to asylum application from Asia Bibi
The justice minister and Tánaiste said Ireland would like to help.
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Nov 17th 2018, 6:30 AM
Opinion: 'Ireland should, as a matter of urgency, offer asylum to Asia Bibi'
If the referendum was not just about a pointless change, the government should demonstrate its commitment to freedom, equality and modernity by offering Asia Bibi and her family asylum and safety here, writes Paddy Manning.
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Nov 13th 2018, 7:00 AM
Pakistani Christian woman who was sentenced to death for blasphemy, freed from jail
The country’s highest court last week overturned Bibi’s conviction and ordered her release
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Nov 7th 2018, 9:59 PM
'I can't believe it': Woman released as Pakistan Supreme Court overrules death row blasphemy conviction
Blasphemy is an incendiary charge in Pakistan, where even unproven allegations of insulting Islam can lead to violence
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Oct 31st 2018, 9:20 AM
Blasphemy vote 'a significant milestone for Ireland becoming a more modern society'
A final result on the blasphemy referendum may not be announced until tomorrow.
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Oct 27th 2018, 4:18 PM
'A new, tolerant, liberal Ireland': World media reacts to blasphemy vote
The Irish Times exit poll has it passing by 69% to 31% while the RTÉ exit poll has it passing by 71% to 29%.
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Oct 27th 2018, 3:12 PM
Poll: Are you happy with the results of the exit polls?
Michael D Higgins is on course to be re-elected president.
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Oct 27th 2018, 9:41 AM
Poll: Do you plan to vote today?
Polling stations will remain open until 10pm.
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Oct 26th 2018, 9:29 AM
Poll: How will you vote in the blasphemy referendum?
Friday is Presidential election day, but there’s also a referendum on blasphemy.
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Oct 22nd 2018, 8:28 AM
Early morning DART passengers none too plussed about blasphemy change
Minister Charlie Flanagan and his Fine Gael colleagues were up early in the morning to stake out Tara St.
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Oct 18th 2018, 12:42 PM
Today is your final chance to register to vote in the presidential election and blasphemy referendum
Get your skates on.
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Oct 9th 2018, 10:20 AM
A significant number of people don't know how they're going to vote in the blasphemy referendum
54% said they will vote to remove the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution.
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Sep 23rd 2018, 8:00 AM
Explainer: What is the upcoming blasphemy referendum about?
Nearly one in three voters are unsure how they’ll vote in the referendum on 26 October.
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Sep 23rd 2018, 7:30 AM
Blasphemy Bill passes through Oireachtas ahead of referendum next month
Charlie Flanagan said the reference to blasphemy in the Constitution incorrectly identifies Ireland “as a country that does not value freedom of expression”.
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Sep 20th 2018, 9:39 PM
Taoiseach says 'women in the home' reference in the Constitution is 'sexist, anachronistic language'
Varadkar said it is time to separate the idea that women are inherently linked to caring and family roles.
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Jul 10th 2018, 7:36 PM
Referendum on 'women's life within the home' to be held in October
it’s intended that the referendum would be held in conjunction with the removal of the blasphemy offence from the Constitution.
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Jul 5th 2018, 5:44 PM
Government approves plan to hold blasphemy referendum in October
A referendum on the role of women in the home will also be held in October.
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Jun 12th 2018, 6:10 PM
Stephen Fry says he was 'enchanted' to be caught up in blasphemy row
He described our “unworkable” blasphemy legislation as “a wonderfully Irish solution”.
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Nov 4th 2017, 5:15 PM
Opinion: 'Debating religious ideas isn't inciting to hatred'
Introducing a blasphemy law in the 21st century has damaged our reputation internationally, writes Selina Campbell.
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Oct 8th 2017, 8:30 AM
'Irish blasphemy laws are a mild inconvenience. In other parts of the world, they're a matter of life or death'
As Vice-President responsible for the European Parliament’s dialogue with churches, religions and non-confessional organisations, I am increasingly being called upon to work on the crucial issue of freedom of religion or belief, writes Mairead McGuinness.
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Aug 6th 2017, 8:30 AM
You'll be voting in quite a few referendums over the next two years
The Taoiseach has outlined his referendum plans for the next two years
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Aug 1st 2017, 6:05 AM
'The joke is actually on us': Dáil to decide on bill to abolish blasphemy as a crime
The Social Democrats have brought proposals, citing the recent example of the complaint made against Stephen Fry.
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Jul 12th 2017, 9:49 PM
'Let the public decide': What's happening with all these referendums promised by government?
Referendums on “women’s place in the home” and “blasphemy” were included in the Programme for Government.
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May 14th 2017, 7:15 AM
New Zealand wants to scrap its blasphemy laws after Ireland's Stephen Fry probe
“I didn’t think we had it, I thought it had gone,” New Zealand’s Catholic leader Bill English said about its own law.
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May 10th 2017, 7:30 AM
Alison Spittle asked people to share the most blasphemous thing they've done and the responses are gold
Featuring a man who actually sued the pope.
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May 9th 2017, 5:19 PM
Most people would vote to remove the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution
A Claire Byrne Live poll found that 52% of people believe there should be a referendum on the issue.
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May 8th 2017, 11:35 PM
'If there was a creator of the universe, it wouldn't need its feelings protected by Dermot Ahern'
Until the X Case happened, most people believed that the State would never seek an injunction to prevent a raped teenager from leaving the country, writes Michael Nugent.
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May 7th 2017, 12:36 PM
'That f**king thing': Tommy Tiernan receives complaint over 'blasphemous' comment
Tiernan made a joke about the Eucharist prompting one man to complain to the broadcasting watchdog.
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Dec 1st 2016, 6:06 AM
A date for the blasphemy referendum still hasn't been decided on
Preliminary consultations and preparatory work have been undertaken on the issue.
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Sep 30th 2016, 6:05 AM
15-year-old boy cuts off his own hand after being accused of blasphemy
A local cleric has been arrested.
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Jan 17th 2016, 2:09 PM
These Irish lads went into their school chapel, put on priest robes and reenacted Star Wars
School’s out!
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Jun 24th 2015, 10:34 AM
The Government has a LOT of referendums to get through over the next few years
Anyone excited for the Unified Patent Court vote?
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Jan 24th 2015, 6:00 PM
Poll: Should the referendum on blasphemy be fast-tracked?
People are talking about Ireland’s blasphemy laws in the wake of the French terror attacks. Do you think the vote should be brought forward?
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Jan 12th 2015, 9:04 AM
Muslim scholar could seek legal advice if Irish media republish Mohammed cartoon
Dr Ali Selim urged the media not to republish the cartoon.
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Jan 7th 2015, 11:05 PM