Minority Religions under Irish Law: Islam in National and International Context

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Minority Religions under Irish Law focuses the spotlight specifically on the legal protections afforded in Ireland to minority religions, generally, and to the Muslim community, in particular. Although predominantly focused on the Irish context, the book also boasts contributions from leading international academics, considering questions of broader global importance such as how to create an inclusive environment for minority religions and how to best to regulate religious tribunals. Reflecting on issues as diverse as the right to education, marriage recognition, Islamic finance and employment equality,

Minority Religions under Irish Law

provides a comprehensive and fresh look at the legal space occupied by many rapidly growing minority religions in Ireland, with a special focus on the Muslim community.

1. Introduction

By Dr Kathryn O’Sullivan

Part I: ‘Accommodating Minority Religions: The International and Irish Context’

2. Law, Religion and Religious Minorities: Reflections on International Human Rights Law and Global Trends

By Professor M. Christian Green

3. Accommodating religious minorities in Ireland: the constitutional framework

By Dr Eoin Daly

Part II: ‘Islam and Irish Law: Implications for the Muslim Community in Ireland’

4. Muslim in Ireland: History, Demographics and Debates

By Dr James Carr

5. The Accommodation of Islam in the Irish Workplace, Classroom and Hospital

By Dr Claire Hogan BL