LGBTQ and atheist teachers live in fear of being themselves in Catholic schools

Teacher Conor Bredin, a gay man, told the INTO Congress that casual teaching work dried up after he opened up about his sexuality. Picture: Moya Nolan

LGBTQ and atheist teachers live in fear of being themselves in Catholic schools, delegates at the INTO Congress heard on Wednesday.

Almost 90% of Irish schools remain under Catholic patronage. Delegates said this still creates issues for teachers whose beliefs and sexuality do not align with Catholic values.