Author Archives: Jane Donnelly

Dail Question by Clare Daly, Socialist Party

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Jane Donnelly

Clare Daly, Socialist Party TD for Dublin North asked the Minister for Education Ruairi Quinn about the classification of schools. Apparently in Ireland there is a distinction between the classifications of schools by the Department on the basis of the … Continue reading →

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Hibernia College / Dail question from Clare Daly TD

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Jane Donnelly

Clare Daly, Socialist Party TD Dublin North asked a Dail question on Hibernia College and the extreme offence that their religion module caused in the atheist community. Uimhir:209 Ceist Pharlaiminte Chun an Aire Oideachais agus Eolaíoctha To the Minister for … Continue reading →

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Religious education in an objective, critical and pluralistic manner.

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Jane Donnelly

One of the General Principles of the European Court of Human Rights is that the State must take care that the curriculum in schools is delivered in an objective, critical and pluralistic manner. Whether you live in Finland, Poland or … Continue reading →

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Religion and ethics in a neutral and objective way

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Jane Donnelly

“6. The Committee is of the view that article 18.4 permits public school instruction in subjects such as the general history of religions and ethics if it is given in a neutral and objective way. The liberty of parents or … Continue reading →

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UN Covenant on Civil & Political Rights. Initial recommendations of Atheist Ireland

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Jane Donnelly

Ensure that all children have equal access to a basic moral, intellectual and social education in schools (Article 42.3.2) and not one just permeated by religious values. Continue reading →

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13 December, 2007 – Minister Hanafin announces new Community National Schools for two Dublin locations – Responding to diverse needs of changing society –

Posted on January 21, 2012 by Jane Donnelly

The New VEC Community Schools are Inter-denominational in character. Inter-denominational schools are Christian schools. These schools operate a religious integratred curriculum and are not legally obliged to deliver the curriculum in an objective, critical and pluralistic manner. Press Release 13th … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Church secured a crucial pledge from Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Jane Donnelly

http://www.independent.ie/lifestyle/education/latest-news/new-schools-to-give-communion-lessons-during-classtimes-1537124.html

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Bishops meet Minister for Education Batt O’Keeffe

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Jane Donnelly

http://www.catholicbishops.ie/2008/11/12/bishops-meet-minister-education-science-batt-okeeffe-td/

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Submission to the Government Report under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.

Posted on November 13, 2011 by Jane Donnelly

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Folgero v Norway 29.06.07 European Court of Human Rights.

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Jane Donnelly

Folgero v Norway 29th June 2007 at the European Court of Human Rights is one of the leading cases with regard to education and human rights. It has a particular significance in Ireland because the majority of schools here operate … Continue reading →

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