Number of non-religious weddings almost same as Catholic, figures show
CSO data show 43.6% of ceremonies Catholic compared with 41% civil or Humanist
Religion should be taught outside school hours, campaigners say
Education Equality calls for end to ‘segregation’ of non-Catholic children in schools
New schools law ‘will not change Catholic first policies’
Admissions legislation will not address enrolment issues, Oireachtas committee hears
Baptisms remain popular as mass attendance declines
Clergy say there is little evidence of baptisms aimed at securing access to schools
Baptism: badge of identity or passport to education?
Mass attendance and chruch weddings are declining, but baptism rates remain resilient
Hundreds protest over ‘religious discrimination’ in schools
Parents call for equal access to taxpayer-funded schools for all children
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