Families who expected a straightforward enrolment process are grappling with the harsh reality of Ireland’s oversubscribed schools
Families who expect a straightforward enrolment process will soon face the harsh reality of our oversubscribed schools
At the core of Ireland’s school admissions crisis lies a significant gap between population growth and school capacity. As Ireland’s population has steadily increased, schools in many areas are struggling to meet rising demand. While the Education Act of 2018 aimed to reduce overtly discriminatory practices – it curtailed the use of religious criteria in primary school admissions – it did not extend these restrictions to secondary schools, leaving them with significant autonomy over their policies. This autonomy has unsurprisingly led to practices that prioritise the interests of the patron over those of the community.
In a sector fully funded by the State, unaccountable boards of management, trusts and religious institutions should not be dictating the terms.
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