Atheist Ireland | January 2011

30/01/2011 Michael Nugent

Bertie Ahern says Catholic Church should be taxed on non-charitable income

Former Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has said that the Catholic Church should be taxed like other organisations on its non-charitable activities, particularly on its land of which it has a lot, given that the State needs the money. Ahern said this to Atheist Ireland Chairperson Michael Nugent today (Sunday 30 January) ...

26/01/2011 Michael Nugent

Six Questions for Secular Voters

Atheist Ireland is writing to all election candidates asking their views on six questions that are central to building a rational, ethical society with a secular State that does not support any religion. We will publish the candidates’ replies before the election. We also ask voters to ask their local ...

24/01/2011 Michael Nugent

UN to monitor racial and religious discrimination in Irish schools

The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racism and Discrimination (CERD) will be monitoring Ireland's record on this issue at meetings from 14 February to 11 March. The CERD sees a link between racial and religious discrimination. In its last report on Ireland, in 2005, the CERD asked Ireland ...

13/01/2011 Michael Nugent

Be Honest about Religion in the Irish Census on Sunday 10 April

Be Honest in the Irish Census on Sunday 10 April. Think before you tick your answer to the religion question, and give an answer that matches your actual religious affiliation. If you still believe in God but you are no longer truly a Roman Catholic, please say so. If you ...

13/01/2011 Michael Nugent

Be Honest to God in the Irish Census on Sunday 10 April

If you grew up as a Roman Catholic, and you still believe in God but you are no longer truly a Roman Catholic, please be honest in the Irish Census on Sunday 10 April. Think before you tick your answer to the religion question, and give an answer that matches ...

03/01/2011 Grania

European Atheist Conference in Dublin – June 2011

Atheist Ireland is proud to be hosting the 2011 Atheist Alliance International Conference in Europe. We will keep you posted as soon as the full program and other details are confirmed.

02/01/2011 Michael Nugent

Teach, Don't Preach: New Website Launched

Atheist Ireland has launched a new website as part of our campaign for a secular Irish education system based on human rights law. http://teachdontpreach.ie includes information, resources and a discussion forum about secular education, and sample letters to help you to opt your child out of religious education classes in ...

02/01/2011 Michael Nugent

Teach, Don’t Preach: New Website Launched

Atheist Ireland has launched a new website as part of our campaign for a secular Irish education system based on human rights law. http://teachdontpreach.ie includes information, resources and a discussion forum about secular education, and sample letters to help you to opt your child out of religious education classes in ...