School Patronage

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 2 March 2017

Thursday, 2 March 2017

Ceisteanna (59)

Ruth Coppinger

Ceist:

59. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Education and Skills if religious instruction and faith formation lessons in newly divested schools will be taking place outside of core school hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10808/17]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The format and delivery of religious education in divested schools is a matter for the patron to which the school has been divested.  Different multi-denominational patrons have different arrangements in this regard.