Atheist Ireland asks IHREC to recommend strengthening SIPO law
This weekend, the Citizens' Assembly has recommended strengthening the laws governing political parties and campaign groups that are seeking a particular outcome in a referendum. It has recommended equal public funding for both sides, limits on spending, and a ban on anonymous donations. Atheist Ireland agrees with these recommendations, just ...
Atheist Ireland calls for secular polling stations and stronger SIPO laws for referendums
The Citizens' Assembly will this month be considering the manner in which referendums are run. Atheist Ireland has made the following submission, calling for a secular environment in polling stations, and financial limits and accountability for campaigners. 1. Introduction Atheist Ireland is an Irish advocacy group. We promote atheism and ...
We must strengthen, not subvert, the SIPO law on funding of political activity
Amnesty International Ireland is refusing to obey the law on funding of political purposes. They are refusing to return an illegal donation from America to help to repeal the eighth amendment. Amnesty is mistaken in taking this position, both ethically and practically. Atheist Ireland is also a civil society body. ...
Submission to NCCA consultation on Junior Cycle Religious Education
This is a joint submission made to the NCCA consultation process on Junior Cycle Religious Education from: Michael Nugent and Jane Donnelly, Atheist Ireland Imam Ibrahim Noonan, Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Ireland Pastor Nick Park, Executive Director, Evangelical Alliance of Ireland Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 The course should be renamed ...
Schools Admissions Process Submission
Submission to Department of Education Public Consultation Process on the role of Denominational Religion In the School Admissions Process On Monday Atheist Ireland sent the following to the Submission to Department of Education Public Consultation Process on the role of Denominational Religion In the School Admissions Process. Introduction Atheist Ireland ...
Atheist Ireland paper on abortion rights for Citizens Assembly presentation
Atheist Ireland will be addressing the Citizens Assembly on abortion rights on 5th March. As part of the process, we have submitted this paper today to the Assembly for circulation among its members. As well as the overall Atheist Ireland case for respecting individual conscience, we have included reference to ...
Atheist Ireland to address Citizens Assembly on abortion rights and respecting individual conscience
Atheist Ireland will address the Citizens Assembly on abortion rights on Sunday 5th March, along with other advocacy groups and representative bodies. Unlike previous weekends of the Assembly, which only ran until 1pm, this meeting will continue into the afternoon in order to allow for a wide range of organisations ...
Atheist Ireland asks IHREC to investigate human rights breaches in Community National Schools
Atheist Ireland has sent the following letter to the Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission, asking it to investigate human rights breaches in Community National Schools. RE: ETB / Community National Schools / Section 42 (1) IHREC Act 2014 Dear Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission, We are writing to ...
Protecting the rights of atheist, secular and minority faith teachers in Irish schools
One of Atheist Ireland's priorities this year will be campaigning for the right of atheists and religious minorities to access the teaching profession. As well as being able to legally discriminate against pupils and their parents, State funded Irish schools can also legally discriminate against teachers on the ground of ...
Atheist Ireland asks Citizens Assembly to respect individual conscience on abortion
Atheist Ireland has made the following submission to the Citizens Assembly on the subject of abortion. Making Abortion Illegal is Not a Settled Moral Value - Our Laws Should Respect Individual Conscience Contents About Atheist Ireland We support repeal of the Eighth Amendment Abortion should not be dealt with within ...