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Is Ireland's sex education outdated?

According to a leaked review commissioned by the Government, sex education for most secondary sch...

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16.48 29 Apr 2019


Is Ireland's sex education outdated?


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16.48 29 Apr 2019


According to a leaked review commissioned by the Government, sex education for most secondary school pupils is outdated and involves lessons on “abstinence” and “risks and dangers”.

Ivan is  joined by the President of the Association of Secondary Teachers, Ireland Breda Lynch  and David Quinn, columnist with the Sunday Times and head of the Iona Institute.


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