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Republic of Ireland

April 15, 2020

National Education Union writes to PM on school opening

In the light of speculation on the re-opening of schools and colleges, the leaders of the National Education Union have called on the Prime minister for clarity on how the Government will make such a decision.
December 15, 2018

Ireland's abortion bill welcomed but significant flaws remain, says Amnesty

Amnesty International welcomed the passing of the bill to legalise abortion services in Ireland but warned that ‘significant flaws’ in the legislation give rise to serious concerns.
October 3, 2018

International campaigners urge Ireland to repeal blasphemy laws

Activists have faced accusations of blasphemy in jurisdictions where it is a serious crime.
September 12, 2018

European Court decision in 'hooded men' case a bitter blow, says Amnesty

The detained 'hooded men' were interned in 1971, and subjected to sustained interrogation by the British Army and Royal Ulster Constabulary.
August 26, 2018

Irish Bishops announce decision to divest from fossil fuels

The Irish Bishops' Conference have decided to divest from fossil fuels.
August 11, 2018

Northern Ireland women will be able to access abortion services in the Republic of Ireland

Women in Northern Ireland will be able to access abortion services in the Republic of Ireland, after legislation to remove the ban on abortion is passed in the autumn.
July 23, 2018

Quakers in Ireland agree to same sex marriages in their meetings for worship

Quakers in Ireland have agreed to hold same-sex marriages in their Meeting Houses.
June 26, 2018

Taoiseach pledges to help end discrimination against LGBT people in Northern Ireland

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has pledged to work to end discrimination against LGBT+ people in Northern Ireland.
June 13, 2018

Amnesty welcomes Irish Government decision to seek review of hooded men torture case

The Irish Government will request the 'hooded men case' be referred to the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights.
June 6, 2018

Government 'must propose its own Irish border backstop'

The UK Government must propose its own version of the Irish border “backstop” in order for Brexit negotiations to proceed, argues a new report.