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School Uniforms

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 July 2013

Thursday, 18 July 2013

Questions (220)

Richard Boyd Barrett

Question:

220. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he will intervene in the case of a person (details supplied) who is due to commence first year secondary school in September but has been told she will not be permitted to wear a Hijab on the school premises. [36192/13]

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Written answers

In accordance with the provisions of the Education Act 1998, the Board of Management is the body charged with the direct governance of a school. Individual school authorities are responsible for the drawing up of a school policy in relation to the wearing of school uniforms. My Department recommends that the formulation of such a school policy should allow for prior consultation with teachers, parents and pupils where appropriate and enable any concerns to be raised and considered. Decisions regarding school uniforms are, however, a matter for each individual school.

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