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The Iona Institute promotes the place of marriage and religion in society. We defend the continued existence of publicly-funded denominational schools. We also promote freedom of conscience and religion.

The Iona Institute is headed by religious and social affairs commentator, David Quinn.

Tax Individualisation: Time for a critical rethink

The Government's tax individualisation policy discriminates against single-income families. Read on to learn how.

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UN attacks stay-at-home mothers

A key UN treaty monitoring body has has attacked the Russian Federation for promoting motherhood and women being able to stay at home with their newborn children.
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Opponents of Civil Partnership Bill "homophobes", says Gormley

Environment Minister and Green Party chief John Gormley has attacked those who oppose the Civil Partnership Bill as homophobes who hold "old and discredited prejudices".
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Waters on children's referendum

John Waters (pictured) has a provocative column on the proposed children's rights referendum in today's Irish Times.
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Recent and Upcoming Events

Jun

Lecture: "Why religion will make a comeback"

Contrary to popular belief, religion is set for a comeback in the West. On Thursday 10th June, in the Davenport hotel, Dublin 2 our next speaker, Dr Eric Kaufmann, will explain why. Admission free.

Mar

Lecture: ‘Reducing teenage pregnancy and sexual activity’

On Thursday, 25th March 2010, 8pm, Professor David Paton will deliver a talk called ‘Reducing teenage pregnancy and sexual activity: What works and what doesn’t'. He is an expert on the subject of teenage pregnancy, and a leading critic of New Labour's policy of promoting contraception among teenagers.

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