‘Archaic’ religion school rule axed

Education Minister Jan O’Sullivan has formally removed the “archaic” rule which classed religion as the most important aspect of education in primary schools.

Ms O’Sullivan told the Irish Primary Principals Network’s (IPPN) conference last night that she had rescinded Rule 68 earlier in the day.

She said the Education Act still continues to provide for the school patron to determine the ethos of a school.