Call to clarify when schools can refuse students on basis of religion 

The country's human rights watchdog has told Government that greater clarity is needed on when private primary schools and all secondary schools can refuse to admit a student on the basis of religion.

The country's human rights watchdog has told Government that Ireland's equality laws need urgent reform, including greater protections for carers and clarity on when private primary schools and all secondary schools can refuse to admit a student on the basis of religion.

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) has issued a raft of recommendations to  Equality Minister Roderic O'Gorman, as part of the review of existing laws.