Seanad does not pass Bill to allow big-money donations between elections
Atheist Ireland is pleased that the Seanad did not pass a Bill yesterday that would have enabled people and groups other than politicians to raise money for political purposes without the safeguards in the SIPO laws. Several Senators quoted concerns raised by Atheist Ireland. Instead, the arguments for and against ...
Protecting democracy from the undue influence of big money
The Seanad is debating a Bill today that would enable people and groups other than politicians to raise money for political purposes without the safeguards in the SIPO laws. Atheist Ireland has sent the following submission to all Senators, asking them to oppose this Bill in order to protect our ...
Dail debates Dying with Dignity Bill
The Dail debated the Dying with Dignity Bill 2020 this week. Gino Kenny TD of Solidarity - People Before Profit proposed it as a private members bill. It would only allow for assisted dying in cases where a person is of sound mind and is suffering from a terminal illness. ...