Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) programme book is to be amended after criticism over ‘prejudiced’ content
Social, Personal and Health Education programme book is to be amended after criticism over ‘prejudiced’ content
The book, Health and Wellbeing, gave two examples of representative Irish families. The first portrayed a family wearing Aran sweaters, with the children Irish dancing, eating potatoes, bacon and cabbage each day, and stated that they played no foreign sports, played Irish music, never travelled abroad and did not mix with other religions because they would be a “bad influence” on them.
The publishers, the Educational Company of Ireland, have now withdrawn the chapter and have apologised for its inclusion and for any hurt cause. “On closer inspection, we now appreciate that our approach should have been different and accept that it has caused upset and anger, even though this was not our intention.”
Ms Nolan described the portrayal as malicious and said it said Irish identity and culture had become the source of “ridicule and scorn”. “Had it not been for the widespread anger and complaints from myself and others, students would have been exposed to this bigoted nonsense.”The Fine Gael TD said: “I raised aspects of SPHE last year directly with Ms Foley. Curiously she told me she had no role in the matter which I find strange. I’m now pleased there’s a rethink but sadly only after a public backlash. Minister Foley needs to review the entire programme.
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