The paradoxical relationship that most Irish people have with the church baffles me. I can’t understand why people care so little about the fact that religion permeates the entire day of 95% of primary schools in the country, even to the point of defending it when there are moves to change schools over to multi-denominational … Read more
In this episode, we continue our exploration of why the Pluralism and Patronage Forum didn’t succeed as we move to Malahide, where the final nail in the coffin for divestment took place.
In this episode, we continue our exploration of why the Pluralism and Patronage Forum didn’t succeed as we move to Malahide, where the final nail in the coffin for divestment took place.
In this episode we focus on one of the maddest sagas in the divestment process: Castlebar. If ever there was a school that didn’t think they’d see the light of day, Castlebar ETNS was it. From cowsheds to Cromwell, this was an example of why the Pluralism and Patronage Forum was never going to work. … Read more
In this episode we focus on one of the maddest sagas in the divestment process: Castlebar. If ever there was a school that didn’t think they’d see the light of day, Castlebar ETNS was it. From cowsheds to Cromwell, this was an example of why the Pluralism and Patronage Forum was never going to work. … Read more
Choice is always good, right? In this part I try to convince you that when it comes to schools, it is the root of all that’s wrong in the system. Furthermore, I try to prove to you that unless you tick the Catholic box in the census, it’s unlikely you have choice anyway.
Choice is always good, right? In this part I try to convince you that when it comes to schools, it is the root of all that’s wrong in the system. Furthermore, I try to prove to you that unless you tick the Catholic box in the census, it’s unlikely you have choice anyway.
On 10th April 2022, The Forum for Patronage and Pluralism Report will be 10 years old. In the first of a short series of episodes analysing its failure, I look at the history of the Irish Education System and question perceived truths about why everyone is so keen to run schools. 🎙Listen and subscribe to … Read more
On 10th April 2022, The Forum for Patronage and Pluralism Report will be 10 years old. In the first of a short series of episodes analysing its failure, I look at the history of the Irish Education System and question perceived truths about why everyone is so keen to run schools. 🎙Listen and subscribe to … Read more
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