Policy on multi-denominational education

Summary

Asked about the Government’s position on multi-denominational education, the Minister said policy had not changed and referred the Deputy to his predecessor’s speeches, without setting out their substance.

David Andrews Mr. Andrews Fianna Fáil

A final supplementary. What is the Minister's attitude on behalf of his Government in relation to multi-denominational education?

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

This is a wider question altogether.

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

There has been no change in the policy at all. The policy has been set out a number of times by my predecessor. I think the Deputy can confirm that.

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David Andrews Mr. Andrews Fianna Fáil

Can the Minister tell us what his predecessor's policy was?

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

If the Deputy refers to the speeches of Deputy R. Burke here and outside he will find out.

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David Andrews Mr. Andrews Fianna Fáil

Can the Minister give the substance of these speeches?

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

Order. I have called Question No. 6.

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David Andrews Mr. Andrews Fianna Fáil

Is the Minister supporting the former Minister's policy in relation to this matter? That is what I want to know.

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