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Does Catholicism still have a role to play in education?

It’s Catholic Schools Week – an annual celebration of the positive principles of a Catholic e...

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09.39 26 Jan 2022


Does Catholicism still have a role to play in education?


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09.39 26 Jan 2022


It’s Catholic Schools Week – an annual celebration of the positive principles of a Catholic ethos in the classroom.  But does religion still have a part to play in Irish state-funded education?   To debate, Shane spoke to  Justin Brown is Deputy Principal of Colaiste Iosagain in Portarlington, and Michael Nugent, Chair of Atheist Ireland.

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