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01/08/2019 No Comments Atheist Ireland

A Secular State Protects A Pluralist Society – Contents

In July 2019 Atheist Ireland took part in a meeting of the Dialogue Process between the Government, Churches, and Non-Confessional Organisations in Ireland. This page links to the contents of Atheist Ireland's policy document submitted to the Irish Government as part of this process. Contents 1. Overview of Atheist Ireland’s ...

01/08/2019 No Comments Atheist Ireland

A Secular State Protects A Pluralist Society – Part 1 of 5 – Overview

In July 2019 Atheist Ireland took part in a meeting of the Dialogue Process between the Government, Churches, and Non-Confessional Organisations in Ireland. This page is part 1 of Atheist Ireland's policy document submitted to the Irish Government as part of this process. The parts of the document are as ...

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A Secular State Protects A Pluralist Society – Part 2 of 5 – Dialogue

In July 2019 Atheist Ireland took part in a meeting of the Dialogue Process between the Government, Churches, and Non-Confessional Organisations in Ireland. This page is part 2 of Atheist Ireland's policy document submitted to the Irish Government as part of this process. The parts of the document are as ...

01/08/2019 No Comments Atheist Ireland

A Secular State Protects A Pluralist Society – Part 3 of 5 – Communities

In July 2019 Atheist Ireland took part in a meeting of the Dialogue Process between the Government, Churches, and Non-Confessional Organisations in Ireland. This page is part 3 of Atheist Ireland's policy document submitted to the Irish Government as part of this process. The parts of the document are as follows: ...

01/08/2019 No Comments Atheist Ireland

A Secular State Protects A Pluralist Society – Part 4 of 5 – Education

In July 2019 Atheist Ireland took part in a meeting of the Dialogue Process between the Government, Churches, and Non-Confessional Organisations in Ireland. This page is part 4 of Atheist Ireland's policy document submitted to the Irish Government as part of this process. The parts of the document are as ...

01/08/2019 No Comments Atheist Ireland

A Secular State Protects A Pluralist Society – Part 5 of 5 – Other Issues

In July 2019 Atheist Ireland took part in a meeting of the Dialogue Process between the Government, Churches, and Non-Confessional Organisations in Ireland. This page is part 5 of Atheist Ireland's policy document submitted to the Irish Government as part of this process. The parts of the document are as follows: ...

24/05/2019 No Comments Atheist Ireland

Atheists, Muslims, and Evangelicals protecting freedom of religion and belief in asylum process

Atheist Ireland, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community of Ireland, and the Evangelical Alliance of Ireland, have made the following joint submission to the Committee on Justice and Equality Consultation on Direct Provision and the International Protection Application Process. 1. Introduction Irish Atheists, Evangelicals and Ahmadiyya Muslims are united in a campaign ...

28/03/2019 Atheist Ireland

Atheist Ireland calls for stronger regulation of funding of political campaigns

Atheist Ireland has made the following submission to the Public Consultation Process on the Establishment of a New Electoral Commission. Once it has been considered, the submission will be published on the website of the Department of Housing, Planning, and Local Government. Recommendations The SIPO law needs to be strengthened ...

16/01/2018 Atheist Ireland

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 ...

02/01/2018 Atheist Ireland

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 ...