“The old Victorian laws against homosexuality were still on the statute books until the early 1990s. As a gay man living in Ireland, I and people like me found it easy to feel less than citizens.” PeopleMenFeelsStillsBookLawFoundEasyCitizensGayLike MeIrelandHomosexualityGay MenVictorianStatutes Author:Colm Toibin
“Being Irish and a citizen of the world, has made me truly appreciate Irish culture, music and history. Whether you're first, second generation Irish or even with no connection to Ireland, you should visit in 2013 for a unique experience.” WorldShouldFirstsMadeCultureGenerationsCitizensUniqueAppreciateConnectionsIrelandBeing IrishUnique Experiences Author:Liam Neeson
“Microsoft is in a court battle with the Department of Justice. The DOJ is saying, "We want information from your data center in Ireland. It's not about a US citizen, but we want it." Microsoft said, "OK, fine. Go to a judge in Ireland. Ask them for a warrant. We have a mutual legal-assistance treaty. They'll do it. Give that to us, and we'll provide the information to you in accordance with Irish laws."” WantGivingSaidLawAsksJusticeInformationJudgingFineCitizensBattleCourtDataDepartmentMutualIrelandAssistanceMicrosoftTreatiesWarrantsData Centers Author:Edward Snowden
“As a citizen of Ireland I have more sovereignty over our government. Because citizens now have more ways of holding the Irish government to account, not just under Irish constitutional law, but under the European system, at Strasbourg and Brussels. This, I believe, is the benefit for individual citizens.” WayBelieveGovernmentLawIndividualI BelieveCitizensBenefitsAccountsIrelandSovereigntyBrusselsConstitutional LawThis I Believe Author:Mary Robinson