Parish communities asked to consider whether there are vacant properties - houses, granny-flats or spare-rooms which might accommodate refugees.

Archbishop of Dublin calls for a generous response to those caught up in the largest refugee crisis since the Second World War.

Attempt to force repeal of “the last remaining constitutional protection for the unborn" defeated by 74 to 23 in Dáil.

Pro Life Campaign rejects yet another attack on the pro-life amendment.

Article seems “calculated to try to quash the few dissenting voices” on same sex marriage.

Pro life group says public would be right to distrust any such process after 2013 Oireachtas hearings in relation to the Protection of Life in Pregnancy Bill.

Minister Varadkar accuses Eighth Amendment, which deals with abortion, of being too “restrictive”.

Recently commissioned poll shows clear majority of women are opposed to abortion.

Bishop John McAreavey "appalled" by damaging assertion in political literature.

Bill would allow for an abortion in cases of fatal foetal abnormalities.

Project aims to generate greater interest in the political system among migrant communities.

Taoiseach's faith has not been damaged by the passing of the abortion legislation.

Creighton to stand down as Minister of State following vote against bill.

TDs to return to Dáil this afternoon to continue debate