Controversial Kerry priest hits out at Norma Foley following protest over sex education

The Relationships and Sexuality Education and Social, Personal and Health Education curriculums being implemented by Ms Foley, which includes LGBTQ+ issues, has raised much concern among Catholic parents, Fr Seán Sheehy says

Fr Seán Sheehy: Protestors are disappointed with Ms Foley’s lack of engagement with them on these serious issues.' Picture: Domnick Walsh

Gardaí were called to the offices of Education Minister Norma Foley in Tralee over a week ago amid a protest by Catholic parents and others on the new specifications on relationship and sexuality education.

Among the protestors was the controversial retired priest Fr Seán Sheehy, who came to prominence last October when he told worshippers at St Mary’s Church in Listowel that gay couples were sinful, and criticised free contraception being provided by the HSE as it was “promoting promiscuity”.