TV and Radio

David Quinn debates proposals to lift the Good Friday ban on the sale of alcohol

Iona Institute Director, David Quinn, was on Newstalk Drive yesterday debating the latest effort by the Vintners Federations of Ireland (VFI) to have the Good Friday ban on the sale of alcohol lifted. One reason the VFI want it lifted is that it annoys tourists. David Quinn made the point that the Germans have very...

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RR Reno discusses why many US Christians voted for Donald Trump

First Things editor, R.R. Reno, was a guest of The Iona Institute this week. Among other things, he appeared on the Pat Kenny Show on Newstalk yesterday where he explained why he converted to Catholicism, what First Things magazine is, and what were the concerns that caused many Americans to vote for Trump, including many...

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David Quinn responds to Richard Bruton on faith-based schools

On Tuesday, David Quinn appeared on three separate local radio stations defending the admissions policies of faith-based schools. This was in response to a speech given on Monday by the Minister for Education, Richard Bruton, who promised to change those school’s preference for children of their own community. His interview with Tommy Marren of Mid-West...

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Brendan Conroy on Irish child-care policy

Iona Institute board member, Brendan Conroy, was on Soulwaves Radio recently to discuss Irish child-care policy. The item was prompted by a recent Amarach Research poll, commissioned by The Iona Institute, which shows marked gender difference between men and women in their work/life preferences. The item can be heard here.

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David Quinn on The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Photo: David Quinn with Matt Cooper at the Today FM studios.         On Friday, Matt Cooper did a ‘profile interview’ on the Last Word with Iona Institute Director, David Quinn. In the interview, David speaks about his family’s background in journalism, his own entry into column writing and his founding of the Iona Institute. He...

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How political correctness has gone too far

David Quinn of The Iona Institute appeared on the Last Word yesterday to debate the question, ‘Has political correctness gone too far?’ It was prompted by a column he wrote recently for The Irish Independent. He said that while the basic aim of political correctness can be correct, that is, to combat racism, sexism etc, it...

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Should Catholic schools have to teach a world religions course?

On Monday on Newstalk’s Drive show, David Quinn of The Iona Institute, and Michael Nugent of Atheist Ireland, debated whether or not Catholic (and other denominational schools) should have to teach a proposed new world religions course. David said denominational schools should teach knowledge of, respect for, all religions, but that their right to teach their...

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Iona’s Maria Steen on RTE’s ‘The Cutting Edge’

Iona Institute spokeswoman, Maria Steen, was on ‘The Cutting Edge’ last night. Among the topics discussed; raising children, sex education, attitudes towards religion, and the gender pay gap. The other panellists were radio presenter, Sean Moncrieff, and comedian, Deirdre O’Kane. The show is presented by Brendan O’Connor. You can watch the item by clicking here.

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Why all forms of surrogacy are against human dignity

This week, The Iona Institute hosted Jennifer Lahl (pictured) of ‘Stop Surrogacy Now‘, and the Centre for Bioethics and Culture in California. ‘Stop Surrogacy Now’ aims to bring a halt to all forms of surrogacy on the grounds that it exploits women and commodifies children. It is a broad-based coalition involving feminists, conservatives, religious and...

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David Quinn discusses the Citizens’ Assembly on abortion and child-care

Iona Institute Director, David Quinn, was a panelist on the Late Debate on RTE radio last night. Among the topics discussed was the Citizens’ Assembly which meet to debate the topic of abortion tomorrow, and this week’s Budget which subsidises day-care but gives almost nothing to parents who don’t use day-care. The item is here....

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