Tag: Ireland
Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment Outlines ‘Serious Concerns’ with Citizens’ Assembly
The Citizens’ Assembly must consult widely with medical, legal and human rights experts and report back to the Oireachtas by February 2017. That’s according to the Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment, which held an event in Dublin this morning (29.09.16) to highlight its concerns about how the Assembly will conduct its work.
Peter Tatchell wins James Joyce Award 2016
Human rights and LGBT rights campaigner Peter Tatchell has been named as winner of Ireland’s prestigious James Joyce Award 2016 and the recipient of an Honorary Fellowship from University College Dublin.
Victim of homophobic attack in Dublin reports Garda to police watchdog
A man savagely beaten in an apparent homophobic assault in Dublin has reported the Garda Síochána to Ireland’s police watchdog because he claims officers dealing with his case asked him if he had provoked his attackers.
More than 180 same-sex couples marry in first months of 2016 in Ireland
More than 180 same-sex marriages were registered in the first three months of 2016, according to the CSO’s latest quarterly vital statistics – the first full set since new marriage legislation came into effect.
Donations to get our friend… Diel Andrade’s ashes home to Brazil!
Friends of Brazilian ‘Diel’ Andrade that passed away Monday 15th August 2016 in Dublin, are donating money to cover the funeral cost and to be able to send his ashes back to family and loved ones in Brazil
LGBT Helpline and eir to Promote Positive Mental Health at Dublin Pride this Weekend
The LGBT Helpline – the national support service for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people – is teaming up with leading telecommunications company eir this weekend to run a high-profile positive mental health awareness campaign during Dublin Pride.