It is reported that among the 20 feared dead, some were crushed by other people in the boat, while others drowned at sea. The victims include a child, women and some men – mostly from Nigeria, the Ivory Coast and reportedly from Bangladesh.

Formation of the Association of Missionaries and Religious of Ireland (AMRI) in mid June as IMU and CORI bow out.

“In a more equal Church there would be lay people involved in determining the guest list as well as on it,” married couple tell ACI conference.

Irish Church’s reform groups highlight need for baptised to get involved in the debates going on at the synod.