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Teacher believes 'all schools should be completely secular'

Religious symbols across hundreds of State-run primary and secondary schools must in future be reflective of the “entire community” according to a new blueprint for the sector. That means that where religious symbols are displayed, they should reflect...

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13.05 25 Nov 2022


Teacher believes 'all schools should be completely secular'


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13.05 25 Nov 2022


Religious symbols across hundreds of State-run primary and secondary schools must in future be reflective of the “entire community” according to a new blueprint for the sector. That means that where religious symbols are displayed, they should reflect all of the religions practiced in the area.

Andrea was joined by Graham, a teacher in Cork, Fr Paddy Byrne in Co Laois and other listeners to discuss...


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