A yes vote would offer a lifeline to the tiny number of people coping with the difficulties of marriage breakdown, writes Louise Crowley.

Young women cannot be what they cannot see, and they do not see positive role models in Irish society, a conference for young women heard yesterday.

Gardaí have been urged to do more to encourage racial diversity within their ranks after a report showed most victims of racist incidents don’t officially report them and the majority of those who do feel badly treated at the Garda station.

More than 700 gay and lesbian couples have tied the knot since civil partnership was introduced last year.

Thousands of people are expected to attend today's annual Dublin Pride Parade, which is now in its 26th year.