About the Iona Institute
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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‘Birth bonus’ increases Polish birth rate
Giving mothers a so-called ‘birth bonus’ for every child, as distinct from giving tax relief to families has encouraged couples in Poland to have more children, a conference of Catholic politicians has been told. At the meeting in Rome last week, the former Polish Minister for Education Roman Giertych said that Poland had experienced a slight increase in its birth rate since 2003.
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Huge increase in number of men claiming domestic abuse
The number of men contacting Amen, the leading support service for male victims of domestic abuse has increased by 80 per cent, according to its 2009 annual report. The group, which operates a helpline and counselling service for men, said last week that 3,644 people had contacted their service last year, up from 2,028 in 2008.
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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
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.
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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Making Babies: Regulating the AHR industry
Church attendance in Ireland increases.
Only one in four want State-run schools.
The benefits of religious practise
New polls shows majority still believe marriage is better for society than cohabitation.
The growing marriage and religion gap
Is race a relevant factor in adoption decisions?
Money scruples obscure real moral issue in AHR debate
Britain’s failed teenage pregnancy strategy
Is Ireland really the most expensive for day-care?
Majority of Britons believe religion is a force for good
Waters warns of growing attack on religious freedom
Northern Ireland society breaking down says think tank
Women’s ‘double shift’ of home and work duties a myth finds new research
Controversial Equal Treatment directive held up by disagreements
Euro parliament passes motion targeting religious groups
