Administrator welcomes debate on religion in schools

THE debate on the future role of the Catholic Church in primary education must be conducted in a spirit of openness, the Administrator of the Diocese of Limerick said yesterday.

Fr Tony Mullins, who has taken charge of the diocese until a successor to Bishop Donal Murray is named, said the debate on the future of faith-based education was very welcome and that change is needed.

Fr Mullins said: “We must listen to each other without prejudice and respect the views of all stakeholders, especially the so far silent majority whose voice has yet to be heard.