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Varadkar warns against turning gender equality vote into debate on trans issues

Any attempt to turn the referendum on gender equality into a debate about trans issues would be tenuous and bogus, the Taoiseach has warned. Leo Varadkar said there was need for a discussion about trans issues in Ireland but that the debate should ...

30 Mar 2023 at 17:03

Linehan says he has ‘lost a great deal’ as he denies harassing transgender woman

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Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan denies harassing transgender activist

Father Ted co-creator Graham Linehan has said he has “lost a great deal” but “will not waver in my resolve” as he faces trial accused of harassing a transgender woman. The 56-year-old Irish comedy writer appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court ...

12 May 2025 at 16:33

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Roisin Murphy apologises for being source of ‘social media eruption’

Roisin Murphy has apologised for being the reason for an “eruption of damaging and potentially dangerous social media fire and brimstone”. The Irish singer-songwriter, 50, had reportedly made comments on social media about “little mixed-up kids” ...

29 Aug 2023 at 22:56

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Libraries ‘the last place protests should happen’, says Donohoe

Minister for Public Expenditure Paschal Donohoe has condemned protests at libraries across Ireland. It follows a series of demonstrations at libraries, and hostilities towards librarians, over LGBT+ books and events. Asked by reporters about ...

10 Aug 2023 at 14:08

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Varadkar tells of desire for privacy and fears homophobia is ‘acceptable again’

Irish premier Leo Varadkar has said he and his partner have pulled back from being as public about their relationship out of a desire for privacy. The Taoiseach has opened up about his upbringing, his sexuality and personal moments in his ...

15 Aug 2023 at 10:53

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Tipperary LGBT community takes Pride in first Clonmel event

Although it wasn’t the event planned due to Covid-19, the organising committee nevertheless went ahead with events (which included social distancing) to celebrate the inaugural Tipperary Clonmel Pride last weekend. On Saturday there was ...

05 Sept 2020 at 13:00

Concerns raised after social media giants approve anti-LGBT+ adverts

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Concerns raised after social media giants approve anti-LGBTQ+ adverts

Concerns have been raised about the processes used by social media giants to block advertisements containing hateful language towards the LGBT+ community. NGO Global Witness submitted ads that used extreme and violent language to three ...

23 Feb 2023 at 10:38

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Second venue axes Father Ted creator’s scheduled Fringe performance

A second venue has cancelled a scheduled stand-up comedy performance at the Edinburgh Fringe by Father Ted writer Graham Linehan. Organisers Comedy Unleashed have vowed to hold their show at a third venue, with the details being kept ...

17 Aug 2023 at 17:55

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Father Ted creator Linehan arrives at court for trans activist harassment trial

Father Ted creator Graham Linehan has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court where he faces trial accused of harassing transgender activist Sophia Brooks. Before going into court, the 57-year-old comedy writer posed with a sign ...

04 Sept 2025 at 09:44

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Graham Linehan to perform at new venue following Fringe cancellation

A comedy club has announced it has found a new venue for Father Ted writer Graham Linehan at the Edinburgh Fringe, after the original venue cancelled the show he was due to appear in. On Tuesday evening, Leith Arches announced it ...

16 Aug 2023 at 18:14

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Father Ted creator Graham Linehan ‘arrested over X posts on trans issues’

Father Ted writer Graham Linehan said he was arrested at Heathrow Airport over three X posts expressing his views on trans issues. The 57-year-old said he was detained by five armed officers after flying in from Arizona and told ...

02 Sept 2025 at 13:04

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Malaysian music festival cancelled following Matty Healy's same-sex kiss with The 1975 bandmate

A Malaysian festival has announced that the event has been cancelled following the “controversial conduct and remarks” made by Matty Healy while he performed with his band The 1975. Healy, 34, had been at the Good Vibes ...

22 Jul 2023 at 14:00

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