Time to end hereditary privilege in our schools

As a past student of Blackrock College I support the Government’s proposed legislation ensuring all schools have an open-door admissions policy to all children.

Tue, 21 Oct, 2014 - 01:00

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The world has changed and it is “hereditary privilege” that is totally “unjust” in deciding access to education in any of our schools.

Brian Mc Devitt

Ardconnaill

Glenties

Co Donegal

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