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<p>In his annual speech on threats to global peace and human dignity, Pope Francis said asking another woman to carry a baby for you, was 'commercialisation'. Picture: Alessandra Tarantino/AP</p>

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Debate on surrogacy set to run and run

The reaction to Pope Francis’ condemnation of the ‘despicable’ practice of surrogate motherhood illustrates how difficult and divisive the area still is as legislation progresses through the Oireachtas

<p>The pride flag pictured in Cork's St Patrick's Street at the Cork Pride 2016 parade. Picture: John Allen</p>

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LGBT charity calls for census to collate sexual orientation and gender identity

<p> LGBT Ireland policy and research manager Padraig Rice said: “This move by Italy only reinforces the need for regulation in Ireland”. Picture: Jim Coughlan</p>

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Italian plans to ban surrogacy 'disturbing', says Irish expert

Sligo deaths

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‘Their deaths woke no one up’: LGBT+ community speaks out a year on since the Sligo killings

Bohemians v Drogheda United - SSE Airtricity League Premier Division

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New all-island LGBT+ forum will enhance cooperation between north and south

Weekend Loves: Recycled glasses frames; sustainable Irish trainers; ReFunk furniture

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Weekend Loves: Recycled glasses frames; sustainable Irish trainers; ReFunk furniture

UCC unveils Rainbow Walkway to mark ‘national coming out’ day

UCC unveils Rainbow Walkway to mark ‘national coming out’ day

The walkway symbolises the progress made at UCC and nationally since the first LGBT+ staff and students groups were established by the university in the 1980s.

Mon, 11 Oct, 2021

Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival confirmed to go ahead, with Sonique set to make it feel so good

Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival confirmed to go ahead, with Sonique set to make it feel so good

The 2020 Cork LGBT+ Pride Festival will take place this year between September 19 and 26.

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Inclusion in Ireland: How far have we come?

Inclusion in Ireland: How far have we come?

A selection of people from across Irish society look at how far the country has progressed in diversity and inclusion. Interviews by Sandra O'Connell

Sat, 27 Jun, 2020

Belfast Pride Festival 2016

Same-sex parental rights: A lot done, more to do

Paula Fagan, CEO of LGBT Ireland, looks at legal changes which have improved the parenting rights of some, but not all, same-sex couples. She talks to Áilin Quinlan

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Lockdown & ‘Out’: LGBT+ support during Covid-19

Lockdown & ‘Out’: LGBT+ support during Covid-19

Konrad Im says LGBT+ groups have a key role to play during the current pandemic

Thu, 25 Jun, 2020

Majority of LGBTI community still fear attacks, report finds

Six-in-10 people in Ireland's lesbian and gay community avoid holding hands with their partners in public out of fear of being assaulted or threatened.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

60% of gay people in Ireland avoid holding hands in public out of fear - survey

60% of gay people in Ireland avoid holding hands in public out of fear - survey

Six in 10 gay people in Ireland avoid holding their partners hand in public because they are being afraid of being assaulted or threatened.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

More than €440,000 in funding announced for LGBTI+ youth supports

More than €440,000 in funding announced for LGBTI+ youth supports

Over €440,000 is being provided by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for LGBTI+ young people.

Wed, 19 Feb, 2020

Letter to the Editor: Parents should have a say in what their children learn

Letter to the Editor: Parents should have a say in what their children learn

According to the Oireachtas Education committee, “a school’s religious ethos should not be allowed to influence teaching of sexuality and relationships” and it has decided that the present RSE (Relationships & Sexuality Education) programme delivered in our primary and secondary schools is “narrow and outdated” and needs a complete overhaul.

Sat, 19 Oct, 2019

Meet the couple giving all their money to charity

Meet the couple giving all their money to charity

Philanthropists Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist tell Ellie O’Byrne why their sights are set on funding equality in Ireland

Sun, 30 Jun, 2019

Rise in referrals of children to UK over gender identity

Rise in referrals of children to UK over gender identity

Eighty-three Irish children have been sent to England in the past six years to be psychologically assessed for confusion over their gender identity.

Thu, 29 Mar, 2018

UCC to become first Irish university to fly the Transgender Pride Flag

UCC to become first Irish university to fly the Transgender Pride Flag

University College Cork will become the first university in Ireland to fly the Transgender Pride Flag this afternoon.

Mon, 05 Mar, 2018

#LoveWins tool filters content to tackle online homophobia

#LoveWins tool filters content to tackle online homophobia

An Irish company has launched a free tool aimed at combating homophobia online.

Tue, 20 Jun, 2017