Jen Cummins (Dublin South Central, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

Parents would probably say they are not the same ethos. As someone who comes from that sector, they are different, and beautifully different. It is good that we have diversity. It is a challenge for parents when they make those decisions. I understand the need for rules and regulations because otherwise people would drive all over the place. What I am hearing from this conversation today is that it suits the many but not the few. That is the difficulty when trying to cater for those children who are looking for an inclusive education. Although that is offered by both schools, there may be a preference for one over the other. Those schools should be treated as separate.

The witnesses referred to Catholic schools. If someone wishes to send his or her child to a Church of Ireland school, is it put in the same category as the Catholic school?