Fall In Baptisms Could Have Huge Impact On Schools & GAA Clubs

New research from the Iona Institute reveals that there has been a 30% decrease in baptisms over the last ten years in Ireland. Tom Finegan, Chair of the Iona Institute, and Dan O'Brien, Chief Economist with the Institute of International & European Affairs, join The Last Word to discuss the wider impact this figure may have on the near future.To hear the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page!

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