Irish Teacher: The removal of one word from the constitution would make education better

"This single, mighty little word has kept our State at a distance, behind two far-reaching arms – parents on one side, the Catholic church on the other."

Jennifer Horgan: daring to imagine a better future for Irish schools and their young charges. Pic: Larry Cummins

On this day, April 7th 2040, education in Ireland is changed utterly.

For some, it is terrible. Following a bitterly fought referendum, one word has been removed from our constitution. A further line has been amended.