The Council for Education of the Irish Bishops’ Conference has welcomed the publication this week of data by the Department of Education into the possible divesting of patronage of primary schools in Ireland to respond to the needs of parents.
The Church has made the statement that it “does not see itself in the future as the sole or dominant provider of schools” and is looking for the development of a long-term framework with regard to the patronage of primary schools.
The decision on these changes to schools will ultimately rest with the bishop and the Catholic community in the parish or parishes concerned and must follow consultation with the parent body and staff of the schools.
