Michael Nugent and Jane Donnelly of Atheist Ireland were witnesses at the Irish parliamentary hearings on abortion law, along with representatives of six Irish religions, on 10 Jan 2013. Here is Michael Nugent’s opening contribution to the session.

Michael Nugent, with Sanal Edamarauku, speaking at a public meeting in Cork on how Islamic states use blasphemy laws to persecute Christians, Muslims and atheists. He seeks support for Asia Bibi in Pakistan, Hamza Kashgari in Saudi Arabia, and Alexander Aan in Indonesia.

Jane Donnelly of Atheist Ireland speaking in Cork on Sunday November 25 on the need for a secular Irish education system. This is part of Atheist Ireland’s five steps to civil rights in a secular Ireland:

Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland speaking in Cork on Sunday November 25 on the need for a secular Irish health care system. This is part of Atheist Ireland’s five steps to civil rights in a secular Ireland

Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland speaking in Cork on Sunday November 25 on the need for a secular Irish health care system. This is part of Atheist Ireland’s five steps to civil rights in a secular Ireland