One-off chance to truly represent interests of ALL citizens [educationmatters.ie]
- Published: 23 April 2011
A Eagathóir, a chara,
The forum on patronage, and possible transfer of patronage, presents a unique and once-off opportunity for the government and presently constituted patronage bodies to get it right and truly represent all of our citizens in having children educated within the ethos and system which best democratically and respectfully reflects their beliefs and values.
Transferring patronage from one body (e.g. Catholic to Educate Together) will not necessarily do this and groups of citizens will not have their children's educational needs met.
The Government should explore other options such as setting up schools under the patronage of bodies such as the VECs which truly represent all of our citizens.
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