Parents are being asked three simple questions about what they want from primary schools

For the first time, Irish parents and guardians of current and future schoolchildren are being asked for their preferences on gender mix, language medium, and patronage/ethos

Between first and sixth class, the school curriculum dedicates two hours each week to religious education, which in each individual school matches the beliefs of its patron. In Catholic schools, this takes the form of ‘faith formation’ and focuses on Catholic teachings. Picture: Getty

It’s three simple questions that have the potential to make the biggest impact on the future of education in Ireland.

For the first time, parents are asked to have their say on their preferences when it comes to primary school education.