On behalf of the Bishops’ Council for Education, I welcome the
statements of today, and of last Friday, published by the Minister for
Education & Skills, Mr Richard Bruton TD, in relation to the
teaching of religion with sacramental preparation in Community National
Schools, and concerning the plurality of provision of schools. The Council for Education will study these proposals and, in the meantime, will continue to engage with Minister Bruton, his departmental officials and with the Education and Training Boards.