Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 14 July 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Gender Equality

Recommendations of the Report of the Citizens’ Assembly on Gender Equality: Discussion (Resumed)

Dr. Patrick Sullivan:

Yes, in terms of early childhood and primary. The curriculum is taught to all children and the same situation applies to post-primary education. However, that does not negate a parent's right, under the Constitution, to have their child opt-out if the curriculum is contrary to their conscience.