A group which says people can change their sexuality through counselling and “conversion therapy” is set to hold a public meeting on the same-sex marriage referendum today, after claiming the national debate is mired in political “bias”.

CORK legend Dónal Óg Cusack’s decision to come out has been hailed by gay support groups as courageous and hugely positive for young gay men, particularly those involved in sport.

THE father of Cork hurling hero Dónal Óg Cusack colourfully said to his son, on hearing he was gay, that it would be more difficult to defend than his short puck-outs.

TEACHERS in some schools are ignoring bullying of gay and lesbian students, even when they hear name-calling in the classroom, it has been claimed.

YOUNGSTERS suffering homophobic abuse in school may be able to bring theiraggressors to book at the Equality Tribunal, it was revealed yesterday.

GAY and lesbian teenagers are being forced to leave school because they are being bullied over their sexual orientation, an expert claimed yesterday.