Results 1-4 of 4 for blasphemy speaker:Finian McGrath

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Constitutional Amendments (24 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 174. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality the reason the blasphemy law was brought in without a referendum but a referendum is required to change it; if it is, in fact, necessary to hold a referendum; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [25410/15]

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Legislative Measures (17 Jun 2015)

Finian McGrath: 145. To ask the Minister for Justice and Equality if she has given consideration to repealing the current legislation dealing with blasphemy; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24152/15]

Electoral (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Jul 2012)

Finian McGrath: ...and serve our country well. Amending the clause on the role of women in the home and encouraging greater participation of women in public life needs to be examined very closely. The reference to blasphemy in the Constitution should be removed. The proposals to amend the provisions on blasphemy and the role of women in the home in the interests of encouraging greater participation of...

Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (14 Feb 2006)

Finian McGrath: Question 498: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if the crime of blasphemy will be defined; and if he will make a statement on the media organisations that inflame and degrade the Muslim faith here. [4982/06]