# Multi-denominational

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Enrolments rise in multi-denominational schools, but there's been a very slight decrease in Catholic schools

Almost 940,000 pupils are enrolled in primary and post-primary schools in Ireland.

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Dec 23rd 2019, 2:15 PM

FactCheck: Do multi-denominational schools not mark Christmas or Easter with events?

It has been claimed that a move away from Catholic patronage in schools means these holidays would no longer be marked with events.

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Apr 4th 2019, 4:40 PM

New schools plan 'will reflect more diversity in 21st century Ireland'

The government want to have 400 multi-denominational schools in place by 2030.

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Jan 30th 2017, 9:52 AM

Demand from parents leads to four new multi-denominational schools

The four primary schools expected to open in September will run under the patronage of Educate Together.

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Mar 12th 2014, 11:04 AM

Educate Together named as patron for five new secondary schools

The multi-denominational education body was appointed for the role in more than half of new schools.

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Nov 28th 2013, 8:14 AM

Column: Children shouldn’t be forced into Catholic schools

As the Leaving Cert results sink in, we need to change the school system to give parents real options, writes John Holohan of Educate Together.

Aug 18th 2011, 7:35 AM

System of school patronage "no longer appropriate"

A forum to diversify how schools are run has opened in Dublin and will hear submissions from education and religious groups.

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Jun 22nd 2011, 12:16 PM

Poll: Should all education be non-denominational?

Some Catholic schools are transferring to other forms of patronage, but should faith be a part of education at all?

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Jun 22nd 2011, 10:03 AM