School admissions bill fails to go far enough, say groups

Parents and school organisations have warned the Government’s school admissions reform bill fails to go far enough, as it did not definitively address religious discrimination in over-subscribed facilities.

A number of groups raised concerns over the proposed new legislation yesterday despite Education Minister Richard Bruton insisting throughout the day that it will ensure key changes can take place.

Under plans published by the Fine Gael minister yesterday after they were signed-off on by cabinet, Mr Bruton is proposing to impose a high-profile overhaul of the school admissions service.