Results 201-220 of 253 for blasphemy
- Written Answers — Foreign Conflicts: Foreign Conflicts (20 Jan 2011)
Brian Cowen: ...by a member of his security detail. The Pakistani Government has ordered an inquiry into the killing. However, it is believed that he was killed after speaking out publicly against Pakistan's blasphemy laws. The killing has been marked by three days of national mourning and flags lowered to half-mast on public buildings in Pakistan. The public response of some religious scholars in...
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts (19 Jan 2011) See 1 other result from this debate
David Norris: ...Walsh gave me this permission as I ask the Minister of State if it is possible for him to give any information on the position in Pakistan. A woman, Ms Asia Bibi, has been sentenced to death for blasphemy, with the act including a defence of the Christian religion. People are being condemned to death for converting, so what kind of freedom is that? I read a book over Christmas which was...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011) See 1 other result from this debate
Donie Cassidy: ...me to arrange a debate on everything relating to the economy. I will have no difficulty in doing so, time permitting. Senator Bacik referred to the role of religion in our schools and highlighted blasphemy issues. I can pass her call on to the Minister. Senator Walsh called for a debate on the many atrocities that took place over the Christmas period. Senator Alex White referred to last...
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (30 Nov 2010)
Micheál Martin: I am gravely concerned about the case of Mrs. Aasia Bibi. On 9 November, Mrs. Bibi was sentenced to death by hanging in a Punjab court for blasphemy. I understand that this is the first time a woman has been sentenced to death in Pakistan under its blasphemy law. When reports of the case came to the attention of my Department, a senior official contacted the Embassy of Pakistan to express...
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2010)
Eugene Regan: ...il was a slightly constitutional party and once again the party lives up to its slightly constitutional reputation. On the one hand it says it has a constitutional imperative to introduce a law on blasphemy which nobody wanted and yet at the same time it could subvert the Constitution and the democratic process by refusing to hold by-elections which everybody wanted. The Green Party has...
- Order of Business. (13 May 2010)
Joan Burton: ...so forth. I believe we are owed an explanation given that a vast amount of justice and finance legislation has been before the House over the past two years. The Minister was busy dealing with blasphemy and other issues, so I am amazed that nobody brought it to his attention that our shiny beautiful new conference centre did not have a licence. What way is that to run a business economy?
- Constitutional Reform (12 May 2010)
Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin: On constitutional matters and on a further matter, will the Government act on the recommendation of the Joint Committee on the Constitution to remove the reference to blasphemy in the Constitution? Does the Taoiseach agree with the committee when it stated in the 2008 report on the freedom of expression that in a modern constitution blasphemy is not a phenomenon against which there should be...
- Order of Business (6 May 2010)
Pat Rabbitte: ... to have the Minister for Health and Children brought before the House. I support that. Concerning the referendum announced by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Ahern, on blasphemy, can the Tánaiste tell me whether that will be held in conjunction with the referendum on the rights of the child or will it be held before or after it? Is there a date for this...
- Order of Business (27 Apr 2010)
Pat Rabbitte: The Taoiseach will know I am under fierce pressure on blasphemy. Is it the Government's intention to hold any referendums in 2010?
- Order of Business (20 Apr 2010) See 1 other result from this debate
Pat Rabbitte: ...point. The Taoiseach indicated to me about three weeks ago that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform is bringing proposals to Cabinet for a referendum to excise the reference to blasphemy in the Constitution. I asked the Minister about this during the subsequent Question Time and while I will not say he sought to resile from that position, he certainly left the impression...
- Written Answers — Proposed Legislation: Proposed Legislation (25 Mar 2010) See 2 other results from this answer
Kieran O'Donnell: Question 14: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform his plans to further reform on law on blasphemy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13198/10]
- Priority Questions (25 Mar 2010)
Referendum on Blasphemy.
- Referendum on Blasphemy. (25 Mar 2010) See 4 other results from this debate
Pat Rabbitte: Question 2: To ask the Minister for Justice and Law Reform his views on whether there should be a constitutional referendum on blasphemy; his further views on whether such a referendum will be held in 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13237/10]
- Order of Business (24 Mar 2010)
Pat Rabbitte: Yes, this pertains to promised legislation. Arising from the controversy that surrounded the enactment of the Defamation Act and the inclusion of blasphemy, the Minister for Justice and Law Reform has since made an announcement to the effect that he intends to hold a referendum to excise the provision from the Constitution. The Taoiseach should indicate when it is intended to hold a referendum.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)
David Norris: ...that Ireland which had been seen as a leading country when it came to social rights had fallen from grace. It is now being used as an example by countries such as Pakistan which recently cited our blasphemy law. I want to give a specific local instance of what is happening without much being said in public about it, that is, the takeover by the Government of community development...
- Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2009)
Eugene Regan: ...Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, which dealt with firearms, the European arrest warrant and the Schengen information system. Another was the Defamation Act, containing the infamous blasphemy provisions. As Bills these were rushed through, particularly the Criminal Justice (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, on the basis that they were needed as a matter of urgency. These and...
- Written Answers — Human Rights Issues: Human Rights Issues (23 Sep 2009)
Micheál Martin: .... The EU encouraged the Government of Pakistan to promote tolerance, to protect freedom of belief and freedom of expression effectively and to reform discriminatory legislation, in particular the blasphemy laws. In this context, the EU expressed its hope that the newly appointed Federal Minister for Minority Affairs would find opportunities and means to raise awareness about abuses against...
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jul 2009) See 1 other result from this debate
John Gerard Hanafin: In recent weeks, the House undoubtedly has dealt with a large quantity of legislation. Questions have arisen in the media regarding a clear outline as to the blasphemy provisions in the Defamation Bill. In many ways, the media are unclear until they receive clarification. In addition, I refer to the possibility of a case being brought and as the courts do not judge in a vacuum, they need...
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second Stage (14 Jul 2009)
Dermot Ahern: ..."playing the man, not the ball" was used. There has been a major element of that in this House in recent times, not only in respect of this legislation but also in respect of that relating to blasphemy.
- Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jul 2009)
Eugene Regan: ...and that, in setting out the procedure, it does not care what amendments are tabled. The Green Party is acquiescing in this and acquiesced in supporting the legislation on the medieval offence of blasphemy. Last week, Mr. Jason O'Mahony's blog stated that Senator de Búrca put on record during her European election campaign that she and the Green Party are against the legislation on...