Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, Solidarity) | Oireachtas source

This is a classic case of "if I were you, I would not start from here" because, although I am against discrimination on the basis of religion, to which this measure amounts, I support minority rights. The requirement for religious discrimination in order to protect minority rights arises from our sectarian school system. Does the Minister agree that this points to the need for a wholesale transformation of how our education is delivered, the separation of church and State and the creation of non-religious public schools? Religions could deliver faith education outside school hours. They are better placed to so do than qualified teachers. This issue highlights the problems inherent in a sectarian education system.

On a related theme, we have been discussing the question of sex education-----