The search for equality in our society will not be advanced by undermining the very cornerstone on which a just and stable society is built.

Government believes "the sexes are completely interchangeable and that men and women bring nothing special and distinct to the lives of their children” - Iona Institute.

"Mothers and fathers bring different, yet complementary, gifts and strengths into a child's life".

Overwhelming choice for Irish people when a child is being placed for adoption is for child to be placed with a man and a woman.

Pontiff calls for responsible parenthood saying, "Some think that ... in order to be good Catholics we have to be like rabbits. No."

In his Christmas message, Bishop Kevin Doran says the equal dignity of every person is beyond doubt.

Extending civil marriage to include a relationship between people of the same sex will change the meaning of marriage.

“Labour keep pushing for this – they want it but the public doesn’t want it" warns David Quinn.