Labour initiative to remove role of religions in schools

The Dáil will be asked to support a referendum furthering the separation of church and state in the autumn after a public petition to remove religious influences in our schools.

Labour initiative to remove role of religions in schools

Labour senator Aodhán Ó Ríordáin is leading the initiative and said a public petition will be launched in the coming weeks.

The party hopes enough support will be garnered to back a move to amend the constitution and remove the role of religions in schools. Labour want the citizen’s assembly to examine the issue.

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