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THE BLASPHEMY REFERENDUM often seems like the lesser-spotted of the two votes taking place on Friday.
The proposal to remove the offence of blasphemy from the Constitution, and thus removing the need for the Oireachtas to legislate for it, is being put to the public after it was first proposed by the Constitutional Convention back in 2013.
We held a live debate between campaigners from both sides – arguing for a Yes vote was Jane Donnelly, human rights officer at Atheist Ireland, and arguing for a No vote was Colum Kenny, emeritus professor of communications at DCU and a former member of the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland – to bash out the arguments for and against and to help you decide how to vote.
Watch the full debate above. Presented by Michelle Hennessy, video by Nicky Ryan.
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Still serving his country after all these years, Well done Sir take a bow.
@DERRY1973: He should be made a Sir. Plenty of others got it for a lot less
Some man for one man.
I’m not crying your crying….. what an absolutely legend of a man who we can all learn from
Is there a link to donate to the nurse’s fundraiser?
@Don Donoghue: link is in the article now too – https://www.gofundme.com/f/our-beloved-marymo-yesu-maame
Wow what An amazing thing to do. Still serving his country at his age. Well done to him. There is kindness in this world. This corona virus has killed and made so many people sick. However, it has brought out something called kindness in most of us. That man should definitely be made a Sir for his actions. Well done
An amazing man who we could all learn a thing or two from, take a bow Sir.
What a great dude.
When did the NHS become a charity?
@Rob Fox: Everytime the Tories get elected!
@Rob Fox: The money is going to various charities that support the NHS.
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