Parents of primary school children to have their say on religious instruction and co-education

The majority of primary schools in Ireland remain under Catholic patronage, despite moves in recent years to increase the number of non-denominational schools.

Parents of young children are being asked what kind of local school they wish to see, in a landmark survey that will help define the future of education in Ireland.

For the first time, parents will have their say on the demand for different types of primary school provision, including patronage, co-education, and Irish-medium provision.