Category Archives: Education (Amendment) Bill 2010

Third review of Dail debate on Education (Amendment) Bill 2010

This is a review by our Lobbying Officer Conor McGrath of some of the key features of this resumed debate from the perspective of Atheist Ireland, so that we can then go on to think about what sort of briefing we … Continue reading

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Second review of Dail debate on Education (Amendment) Bill 2010

This is a review by our Lobbying Officer Conor McGrath of some of the key features of this resumed debate from the perspective of Atheist Ireland, so that we can then go on to think about what sort of briefing we … Continue reading

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Letter from Atheist Ireland to Irish Human Rights Commission about Education (Amendment) Bill 2010

Dear Sirs, As the Commission is hosting a conference on Religion and Education; A Human Rights Perspective on November 27th we would like to inform you that Atheist Ireland is objecting to the Education (Amendment) Bill 2010 on the grounds … Continue reading

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Letter from Atheist Ireland to Ombudsman for Children about Education (Amendment) Bill 2010

Dear Ms Logan, In your capacity as advocate for children’s rights we are writing to inform you that Atheist Ireland is objecting to the Education (Amendment) Bill 2010 on the grounds that it will not guarantee and protect the Human … Continue reading

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First review of Dail debate on Education (Amendment) Bill 2010

This is a review by our Lobbying Officer Conor McGrath of some of the key features of this debate from the perspective of Atheist Ireland, so that we can then go on to think about what sort of briefing we might … Continue reading

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Brief by Atheist Ireland for Minister and TDs about Education (Amendment) Bill 2010

This brief by Atheist Ireland details our concerns about the arrangements for the governance of new Vocational Education Committee primary schools, as proposed in Section 5 of the Education (Amendment) Bill 2010. The brief was prepared by our Education Officer Jane … Continue reading

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Minister publishes Education (Amendment) Bill 2010 to allow VEC primary schools

Tanaiste and Education Minister Mary Coughlan has published legislation which will allow a new type of primary school run by Vocational Educational Committees. Minister Coughlan said of the Education (Amendment) Bill 2010: “A new model of community national school, which is being … Continue reading

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