Schools would no longer be allowed to discriminate against gay, lesbian and bisexual teachers under new legislation published by Fianna Fáil senator Averil Power. Party leader Micheál Martin declared his full support.
Category Archives: Ireland
Protest seeks civil marriage equality
Campaign group LGBT Noise today gathered in Dublin to call on the Government to grant civil marriages to all in Ireland regardless of sexual orientation.
No law planned for same-sex adoption
Two Fine Gael Ministers have said they have no plans for legislation to allow for the adoption of children by same-sex couples – despite pre-election commitments from their Coalition partner Labour to do so.
Husbands pay men for sex in Phoenix Park
Married men are the most likely to seek out male prostitutes in Dublin.
Govt intends to examine Constitutional issues in 2012
The Taoiseach is promising Constitutional issues, such as gay marriage and the way the President is elected, will be dealt with next year.
Still not easy to be gay in Ireland
While Irish society has generally become more accepting of homosexuality, gay teachers in many schools risk discrimination or even losing their jobs if they reveal their sexuality, writes Carmel Crimmins.
One Direction’s Niall chills out at home
One Direction star Niall Horan has been taking it down a gear to spend time with his brother and parents in Ireland at Christmas.
Double lives for gay teachers in Ireland
Schools in Ireland can be hostile places for gay people, particularly the staff rooms.
Missing Student Found Alive, Civil Partnered
A Malaysian student who reportedly had a civil partnership with an Irishman has been caught up in a political storm of controversy in his home country.
Same-sex New York marriages to be recognised in Ireland
Same-sex marriages from New York are to be recognized as Irish civil partnerships, following an order today from Justice Minister Alan Shatter.
