Recently, articles have been circulating about the ability of males to lactate. In this article, Tracy Donegan R.M, Countess Special Advisor on Healthcare, takes a closer look at the science behind the claims and concludes that while it may be possible, it’s not a viable option for the health of mothers or babies.

In this article, a retired social worker and busy grandmother sets out the reasons she will be voting No No. The proposal to delete the words “woman” and “mother” from the Constitution and replace them with “the provision of care by members of a family” would remove any acknowledgement by the government that mothering...

Irish citizens are being asked to vote in two referendums to change our Constitution. This is being widely sold as progressive, modern and inclusive.

The wording of Article 41.2 of our 1937 Constitution may be old-fashioned but it is, at least, an honest and welcome acknowledgement of the often thankless but profoundly important work women do in the home, in the running of households, and in the rearing of children, which is the foundation of society...

Introduction On Tuesday June 13th Irish senators debated the controversial Criminal Justice (Incitement to Violence or Hatred and Hate Offences) Bill 2022.  With very short notice the Countess organised an impressive and well received public event at Leinster House, Ireland’s parliament building, to protest the introduction of the bill and to call on legislators...

How much do we value our right to free speech? How important is free speech in maintaining a healthy democracy? Can a robust exchange of ideas be described as hate speech.What is the difference between a hate crime and a non-hate crime?We discuss the introduction of hate speech for the first time in Irish history...