2019

Accuracy of early foetal screening challenged

Women must be given full and proper details of the true accuracy of tests designed to screen for foetal abnormalities, including life-limiting conditions, maternity hospitals and units around the country have been told by the HSE’s head of women and infants health programme, Dr Peter McKenna. Dr McKenna sent a letter to the hospitals and...

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Thousands attended the 2019 Rally for Life

Thousands of people attended the 2019 Rally for Life in Dublin on Saturday 6th July, showing that the prolife movement is alive and well after the abortion referendum. Niamh Uí Bhriain, a member of organising committee, said people wanted to “continue to stand for life.” Archbishop Eamon Martin was among the participants. “I march today because...

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Funding of Church schools is commonplace across Europe

By Dr Angelo Bottone

The impression is often given that there is something very and unusual, not to mention undemocratic, about religious schools receiving public funds. In fact, it is absolutely normal. What is unusual is faith schools receiving no public funds.  What is more, the Irish education system is one of the freest in the world, that is,...

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