Labour party calls for assessment of benefits of segregated schools

One-third of second level schools are segregated by gender, and 17% of primary students attend single-gender schools. File Picture: Ben Birchall

Labour says Ireland should analyse whether segregated schools contribute to gender inequality.

The party's education spokesperson Aodhán Ó Ríordáin says as Ireland has a greater level of segregated second level schools in Europe, it's worth analysing if it's beneficial or harmful long term.