Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 29 November 2017

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution

Ancillary Recommendations of the Citizens' Assembly Report: Discussion

1:30 pm

Ms Clare Griffin:

Yes. What I have just described is from the SPHE curriculum framework, which is the mandatory framework at all levels in primary school. Those themes are always explored. In the context of RSE, the RSE policy determines certain topics, which will also be delivered. That is where there is a lot of consultation with parents. We are satisfied that parents are getting involved in drawing up the policy. Of course, we would like to encourage further involvement because we know that the joint approach is most effective.