Church hands over just 11 schools despite diversity drive

The Catholic Church has handed over control of just 11 schools despite efforts by the State to increase diversity in the education system.

More than 90% of primary schools across the country remain in the hands of the Church despite attempts to give parents more choice in how children are educated.

Fianna Fáil and Labour hit out at the Government for not fully addressing an issue which means parents have no option but to send their children to a Catholic school.