Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has defended a proposal to introduce new legislation on blasphemy. Read more here
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Irish minister defends new blasphemy law
Justice Minister Dermot Ahern has defended a proposal to introduce new legislation on blasphemy. Read more here
30 Apr 09
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