Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The ethos of a school is one thing but on the question of sexual orientation specifically, the equality legislation provides that one cannot be discriminated against on that basis. If there is any doubt in this regard I will be very clear that schools cannot discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation.

In reply to Deputy McConalogue, I have expressed a personal view but there is a discussion to be had and there are different views.

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