Commencement of Legislation

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 May 2019

Wednesday, 15 May 2019

Ceisteanna (112)

Clare Daly

Ceist:

112. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Education and Skills when the sections of the Education (Admission to Schools) Act 2018 obliging religious schools to develop meaningful opt-out policies are expected to be implemented; and the steps he is taking to ensure that this is in place in time for the 2019-20 school year. [21011/19]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department has begun the process of consultation with the Partners in relation to the preparation of regulations that are required alongside commencement of the remaining sections of the act. This consultation is ongoing.