Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

As there are so many questions, I ask that we get a follow-up response in writing on some of these matters. There are issues around the history curriculum and intersection with regard to how ethnic minority women are portrayed and represented. I mentioned philosophy in school, female thinkers and how to engage and discuss. One of the witnesses referred to the international aspect. That is one of the reasons there is urgency here. We are not operating in a blank slate situation. There are also orchestrated and very well-resourced campaigns against children having access to this information. We should be honest and state that this is a fact. It is an issue from Hungary to Uganda to Ireland, and it is sometimes funded in other countries. That is why having good-quality education at every level is important. It is not just about a lack of information but sometimes quite bad information being targeted towards young people.