Some of those pushing for a redefinition of marriage are guilty of scaremongering says David Quinn

A number of subtle but intriguing amendments were made to the IHREC’s controversial policy statement, writes Cathal Barry

Sacramental ministry in the Church is a collegial and personal service, writes Cathal Barry

It’s 20 years since Father Ted was first broadcast. Greg Daly looks at the impact of the comedy on Ireland and the Church.

If there is no preference for children of past pupils, families with deep roots in the area lose out says David Quinn

Is it prudent of Mrs McAleese to interfere in domestic politics?

I suppose the experience – and particularly the conditions – of grandparenthood is different for different people. And like everything else, there must be ups and downs. I hear grannies and grandpas who complain that they ‘never see their grandchildren’ – because of geographical or situational circumstances: or because the family has moved to France,…

Notebook with Andrew O’Connell

We live inside a world and inside religions that are too given to disrespect and violence. Virtually every newscast today documents the prevalence of disrespect and violence done in the name of religion, disrespect done for the sake of God (strange as that expression may seem). Invariably, those acting in this way see their actions…

Enda Kenny’s comments should worry anyone concerned about right to hold diverse views