Broad welcome for school sex education review

Teachers unions and groups working with young people have welcomed Education Minister Richard Bruton’s plans for a review of sex education in schools.

However, teachers have warned that any review must be accompanied by an overhaul of the way in which schools are funded and supported to provide the programme.

John Boyle, president of the Irish National Teacher Organisation, which represents primary school teachers, said a review of the programme was timely after 20 years.