Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

Select Committee on Education and Skills

Education (Admission to Schools) Bill 2016: Committee Stage

4:30 pm

Photo of Róisín ShortallRóisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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That is not explicit. It could well be interpreted in that way. It is providing local schools' admissions policies as a grounds for appeal. The Minister does not say it only relates to gender or special needs. The admissions policies of schools in the locality covers the right to refuse on the grounds of religion.