A CRUCIFIX FOR THE DAIL
PROPOSAL .MEETS OPPOSITION LONDON. March ltk The Dublin correspondent of the "Sunday Times" states that a report that a crucifix is being erected in the Dai] Enrann has startlod mem- ; bers of ali denominations. It was ; hoped the idea, had been dropped, ; but the Committee on Privileges > agreed, and now the Dail's sane- ; tion is awaited. : Nevertheless devout Catholics : disagree with the suggestion as i savouring of profanitv, especially as ! the Dail includes several memoers ! •vho are not Catholics and one who ; is not a Christian. Moreover, it is p a secuia.r body, where the general i atmosphere and language are sometimes distinctly unchristian.
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Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21118, 20 March 1934, Page 9
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