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The Iona Institute promotes the place of marriage and religion in society. We defend the continued existence of publicly-funded denominational schools. We also promote freedom of conscience and religion.

The Iona Institute is headed by religious and social affairs commentator, David Quinn.

The cervical cancer vaccine: What the HSE isn't telling parents

The HSE's new vaccination campaign for school-girls isn't telling parents that moderating sexual behaviour lessens the risk of developing cervical cancer.

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Only 11 surveyed in new gay adoption study

A new report on the experiences of children raised by same-sex couples in Ireland has been launched by pro-gay marriage organisation, Marriage Equality. The report was launched as part of a wider push to legalise adoption by same-sex couples and the total number of participants in the study was 11.
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BBC Accused of Anti-Christian Bias

Cardinal Keith O’Brien (pictured) of St. Andrews and Edinburgh has accused the BBC, the world’s largest broadcasting organization, of anti-Christian and anti-Catholic bias. In an interview with The Sunday Times last weekend he stated: “Our detailed research into BBC news coverage of Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular, together with a systematic analysis of output by the Catholic Church, has revealed a consistent anti-Christian institutional bias.”
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Where men’s pay is falling behind women’s

We hear a lot about the pay gap between men and women. This is allegedly the result of sexism against women although it is really the result of the different choices men and women make about their work and home balance. Women tend to choose home over work if forced and that will obviously affect their earnings.
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Recent and Upcoming Events

Jun

Lecture: "Why religion will make a comeback"

Contrary to popular belief, religion is set for a comeback in the West. On Thursday 10th June, in the Davenport hotel, Dublin 2 our next speaker, Dr Eric Kaufmann, will explain why. Admission free.

Mar

Lecture: ‘Reducing teenage pregnancy and sexual activity’

On Thursday, 25th March 2010, 8pm, Professor David Paton will deliver a talk called ‘Reducing teenage pregnancy and sexual activity: What works and what doesn’t'. He is an expert on the subject of teenage pregnancy, and a leading critic of New Labour's policy of promoting contraception among teenagers.

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