Research on RSE indicates that effective programmes should be “scientifically based, provide young people with body autonomy” and have an emphasis on human rights and gender equality, the letter adds.

The Flourish programme developed by the Irish Bishops’ Conference for children from junior infants to sixth class seeks to indoctrinate rather than educate

In a grown-up society, every parent would have a choice as to whether or not their children be introduced to relationship and sexuality education by a collection of bishops. That they don't is a shocking indictment in a liberal democracy