Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Regarding the education issue, the Taoiseach has indicated where this matter has been addressed in respect of some of the newer religions and faith groups in our communities. Has the issue of education and the control of schools been addressed with the larger denominations, specifically, representatives of the Catholic faith? This is in light of the fact that the greatest number of schools within our education system are under its direct aegis and control. Difficulties arise in new developments where people are left without school places for their children and must deal with two bureaucracies — church and State — in order to move matters forward.

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