Irish philosopher says introducing SSM in Ireland is legally even more catastrophic than it has been in England because of our special constitutional protections for the family.

"Will those who sincerely believe that marriage is between a man and a woman be forced to act against their faith and conscience?” - Bishop Martin Drennan.

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.

"What we are looking at is a deconstruction of the fundamental link between a child and its genetic or biological parents" - Professor Ray Kinsella.

70% of people believe a child has a right to be raised by their own mother and father new Amarach poll for Iona Institute shows.

Senator Mullen decries “express train” speed at which the Government is rushing the Children and Family Relationships Bill through the Seanad.

Letters sent to Archbishop from no supporters in marriage referendum containing "obnoxious, insulting and unchristian" language towards gay and lesbian people.

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

Bill undermines rights of children, despite "government and opposition protestations that the entire Bill is in the ‘best interests’ of children.”

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.

Legislators urged to press for amendments to bill over concerns about its impact on family life.

Growing confusion and error about marriage "will weaken seriously if not totally compromise the Church’s witness” US prelate warns.

Bill needs to be revised to better take into account the best interests of children warns new group, Mothers and Fathers Matter.