Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 6:

In page 4, between lines 14 and 15, to insert the following:“(2) Section 15 of the Act of 1998 is amended in subsection (2) by the insertion of the following paragraph after paragraph (g):

“(h) in performing the functions conferred on it, and notwithstanding paragraph (b), a board shall uphold equal respect and dignity for all pupils, regardless of religion, ethnicity or family background, and uphold their constitutional rights under Articles 44.2.3 and 44.2.4, specifically by ensuring no religious instruction or faith formation take place during class time prior to the last lesson of any school day.”.”.

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