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.
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Husbands pay men for sex in Phoenix Park
Married men are the most likely to seek out male prostitutes in Dublin.
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.
Ban on church youth work for gay man criticised
The banning of an openly gay man from volunteering for work with youth groups at Methodist and Church of Ireland churches in Ballinamallard, Co Fermanagh, has been criticised by the Church of Ireland pro-gay Changing Attitude Ireland group.
‘Breathing space’ call in row over Church of Ireland gay clergy
The Church of Ireland Gazette is calling for “breathing space” in the row over gay clergy.
Old Oak Bar Apologises
The Old Oak bar has apologised to the two gay students who were alleged asked to leave the pub at the weekend for kissing.
Cork bar accused of kicking gay couple out for kissing
A popular Cork nightspot has been accused of asking a gay couple to leave the premises after they kissed on its dancefloor.
Iarnród Éireann apologises to same-sex couple
Iarnród Éireann has apologised to a same-sex couple after a member of its staff questioned the validity of their Department of Social Protection-issued travel pass and refused to allow them board a train from Dublin to Cork on Sunday.
