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Leo Varadkar said it was no secret that a number of patriots who were involved in the founding of the State were homosexual

Varadkar pays tribute to homosexuals who were convicted

The Taoiseach has paid tribute in the Dáil to those who were criminalised for homosexual activity prior to the repeal of the laws in 1993.

Politics • 19 Jun 18

'Turings Law' law passed in Westminster after Liberal Democrat bill

UK to pardon thousands convicted of homosexuality

Thousands of British men convicted of homosexuality before its decriminalisation are to be pardoned under the "Turing Law", named after World War II hero Alan Turing, the UK government has said.

News • 20 Oct 16

Cardinal Burke says the Synod's new position invokes principles which are not defined

Cardinal concerned by new Church stance

A leading conservative member of the Vatican has said advancing positions softening the Church's language on gays, contraception and remarriage cannot be accepted by bishops in attendance at the Synod.

News • 14 Oct 14

The passing of the bill was largely a popular move in Uganda

Uganda shrugs off aid cuts over anti-gay law

Uganda has shrugged off foreign aid cuts and international criticism of its tough new anti-gay law, saying it could do without Western aid.

News • 27 Feb 14

Mary McAleese told a Scottish newspaper that a large number of Catholic priests were gay

McAleese comments on homosexuality welcomed

A member of the Association of Catholic Priests has said he is glad former president Mary McAleese made public comments concerning the Catholic Church's attitude towards homosexuality, while a gay rights group has also welcomed the remarks.

News • 08 Jan 14

John Schuppan and other demonstrators from "Scouting for All'' protest outside the National Capital Area Council for the Boy Scouts of America in 2000

US Boy Scouts mulls changes to 'no-gays' policy

The Boy Scouts of America has said it may soon give sponsors of units the authority to decide whether to accept gays as scouts and leaders.

News • 29 Jan 13

McAleese critical of Catholic view on homosexuals

Former President of Ireland Mary McAleese has said she believes that the Catholic Church is becoming increasingly isolated in its view on homosexuality.

News • 28 Sep 12

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