Religious orders tell committee allegations came to light laterFrom 1940 until their residential institutions closed, 1,735 children were under the care of the Good Shepherd sistersFri Jul 02 2004 - 01:00
Child abuse inquiry to publicly question religious order todayThe Rosminian order will this afternoon be the first religious congregation in Ireland to be questioned publicly before a statutory…Wed Jun 30 2004 - 01:00
Little evidence of sexual abuse in institutionsThe secretary general at the Department of Education and Science, Mr John Dennehy, has said there was no significant evidence…Fri Jun 25 2004 - 01:00
Martin testifies on residential abuseA 1955 memo from an official at the Department of Education, concerning a residential institution for children, said "the wonderful…Thu Jun 24 2004 - 01:00
Ahern for child abuse inquiry next monthThe Taoiseach, Mr Ahern, will give evidence next month before the investigation committee of the Commission to Inquire into Child…Tue Jun 22 2004 - 01:00
Boys abused at school, admits orderBoys living at a Rosminian institution in Co Tipperary were physically and sexually abused, a lawyer for the religious order …Sat Jun 19 2004 - 01:00
Inquiry rules out naming all child abusersRepresentatives of people who were, as children, in residential institutions have expressed disappointment at decisions of the…Fri Jun 18 2004 - 01:00
Residential abuse committee seeks legal changesThe Investigation Committee of the Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse is to seek changes in legislation to allow it address…Thu Jun 17 2004 - 01:00
Methodist Church calls for 'victims commissioner' in NorthThe Methodist Church in Ireland has called for the appointment of "a victims commissioner" in the North and for further funding…Tue Jun 15 2004 - 01:00
Death of Mairin Lynch 'marks end of an era'The death last week of Mrs Máirín Lynch, the wife of the deceased former taoiseach, Mr Jack Lynch, marked "the end of an era", …Mon Jun 14 2004 - 01:00
Methodist and Catholic leaders to discuss spiritualityThe Methodist Church said yesterday it would be responding positively to an invitation from the Catholic Archbishop of Dublin…Mon Jun 14 2004 - 01:00
Archbishop warns of fewer priests for parishesThe Catholic Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, said yesterday that "a substantial number of parishes [in the archdiocese…Mon Jun 14 2004 - 01:00
Church concerned over TV cultureThe Presbyterian Church in Ireland's general assembly, which concluded in Belfast yesterday, was told "the fact that Hell's Kitchen…Sat Jun 12 2004 - 01:00
Man with a moderating missionProfile - Rev Dr Ken Newell: He angered fellow Presbyterians by inviting Archbishop Seán Brady to the church's General Assembly…Sat Jun 12 2004 - 01:00
Christian population falls in the WestGrowth in Christianity has shifted from the West to the Southern Hemisphere, the Presbyterian General Assembly was told in Belfast…Fri Jun 11 2004 - 01:00
Former moderator says referendum proposal would exclude 'most in need'Presbyterian General Assembly The former Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rev Dr Trevor Morrow, who is a minister…Thu Jun 10 2004 - 01:00
Irish tests 'worsening teacher shortage'A shortage of Protestant teachers in the Republic is being exacerbated by demands for a qualification in the Irish language, …Wed Jun 09 2004 - 01:00
Moderator talks of despair in NI peace processThe new Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Rev Dr Ken Newell, was installed at a ceremony in Belfast last night…Tue Jun 08 2004 - 01:00
Jesuit centre advises a 'No' voteReferendum: The Jesuit Centre for Faith and Justice has recommended that people vote 'No' in the citizenship referendum on Friday…Tue Jun 08 2004 - 01:00
Primate says historic soul of Ireland is 'under threat'The Catholic primate Archbishop Seán Brady has spoken of a crisis in modern Irish society which led some people to ask had Ireland…Mon Jun 07 2004 - 01:00
New Moderator to be installed at Belfast assemblyThe Presbyterian Moderator-designate, Rev Dr Ken Newell, will be officially installed as Moderator in succession to Dr Ivan McKay…Mon Jun 07 2004 - 01:00
Cleric condemns 'banal' sermonsBanal sermons and sometimes uninformed views from the pulpit made the church less credible before an increasingly educated Catholic…Sat Jun 05 2004 - 01:00
Bishops warn on rights issue in citizenship pollReferendum campaign The Catholic bishops have said that any vote cast in the citizenship referendum with the intention of weakening…Sat Jun 05 2004 - 01:00
Catholic Primate to attend Belfast synodThe Archbishop of Armagh, Most Rev Dr Seán Brady, will be the first Catholic primate of All-Ireland to attend an opening session…Wed Jun 02 2004 - 01:00
Canon law 'enjoys the status of foreign law', Cardinal Connell saysThe Archbishop Emeritus of Dublin, Cardinal Desmond Connell, has said that canon law "enjoys the status of foreign law" in this…Mon May 31 2004 - 01:00
Politicians criticised over abortionThe professor of psychiatry at the Mater Hospital/UCD, Prof Patricia Casey, has said "one of the strangest inconsistencies and…Mon May 31 2004 - 01:00
Higgins accuses McDowell of promoting greedThe president of the Labour Party, Mr Michael DMon May 31 2004 - 01:00
Explain citizen poll, says Dr MartinThe Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, has said it should be "clearly and fully explained" why a constitutional amendment…Sat May 29 2004 - 01:00
McDowell says inequality an incentive in the economyThe Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Mr McDowell, has described the Equality Authority as "a ginger group" and …Fri May 28 2004 - 01:00
Eames calls on nationalists to understand the apprehension of NI ProtestantsCatholics and nationalists in Northern Ireland "need to understand the uncertainty and apprehension of their Protestant neighbours…Thu May 27 2004 - 01:00
Methodists say citizenship vote is 'ill-judged'Referendum campaign: The Methodist Church in Ireland has called on voters to reject the change proposed in the citizenship referendum…Wed May 26 2004 - 01:00
Dublin's faith culture at risk - archbishopThe Archbishop of Dublin, Most Rev Diarmuid Martin, has warned that it was possible that in one generation a faith culture could…Fri May 21 2004 - 01:00
Church's new 'Book of Prayer' to be launchedAscension Day, Thursday, has been chosen for the formal launch of the Church of Ireland's new Book of Common Prayer, but it would…Tue May 18 2004 - 01:00
New C of I Dublin Archdeacon namedThe new Church of Ireland Archdeacon of Dublin will be Canon David Pierpoint, it was announced yesterdayMon May 17 2004 - 01:00
Gay unions issue divides delegates at C of I synodThe Church of Ireland General Synod in Armagh was warned yesterday against appearing unsympathetic to gay people.Fri May 14 2004 - 01:00
NI monitoring commission criticisedThe Independent Monitoring Commission was strongly criticised at yesterday's Church of Ireland Synod for its lack of anything…Fri May 14 2004 - 01:00
Support for Anglican body 'encouraging'Archbishop Robin Eames, who is chairman of the Lambeth Commission set up to look at how difference, including issues of sexuality…Wed May 12 2004 - 01:00
'Our moral deficit' exploredThe Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, the Most Rev John Neill, has said it was "sad" there was no attempt to provide moral…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
600 representatives to attend General Synod in ArmaghThe Church of Ireland General Synod begins in Armagh tomorrow, continuing to ThursdayMon May 10 2004 - 01:00
Catholic Primate urges IRA to disbandThe Catholic Primate, Archbishop Seán Brady, has called on the IRA to disband, insisting that violence cannot be justified.Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
US bishops who would deny Eucharist namedOnly four of about 300 bishops in the US have indicated they would deny pro-choice Catholic politicians the Eucharist in their…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
Humanists protest at practices in educationThe Irish Humanists Association has written to all Government ministers and TDs requesting that "current discriminatory practices…Mon May 10 2004 - 01:00
'Sobering' proposals get broad welcomeVictims' reaction: Abuse victims' support groups have been mainly welcoming in their response to proposals by Mr Justice Ryan…Sat May 08 2004 - 01:00
Review of Redress Board called forThere have been calls for a Government review of the workings of the Residential Institutions Redress Board following the end…Fri May 07 2004 - 01:00
Archbishop's remarks welcomed by AdamsSinn Féin president Mr Gerry Adams has welcomed criticisms of the British government in remarks by the Catholic Primate, Archbishop…Fri May 07 2004 - 01:00
Primate urges end to armed groupsThe Catholic primate, Archbishop Seán Brady, said last night that Catholics and nationalists in the North must challenge "vigorously…Thu May 06 2004 - 01:00
Filipino nurse describes family pressuresArlene Diaz is a nurse. She came to work in Ireland from the Philippines in 2000Tue May 04 2004 - 01:00
Forums on family 'added little'The journalist and commentator Mr Colm Rapple has said the recent nationwide evaluation exercise on the family, initiated by …Tue May 04 2004 - 01:00
First task for new archbishopOne of the first major decisions to be made by the new Archbishop of Dublin, Dr Diarmuid Martin, will be the appointment of an…Wed Apr 28 2004 - 01:00
'Tireless' work of cardinal praisedThe President, Mrs McAleese, and the Taoiseach have led tributes to Cardinal Connell, whose resignation as Archbishop of Dublin…Tue Apr 27 2004 - 01:00
