The Department of Education has confirmed that the process of divesting patronage of schools in Shannon is to get underway.
Minister Ruairi Quinn has announced that ads will be placed by the end of June in 44 areas nationwide, including Clare’s second town – inviting submissions of interest for patronage – from organisations such as Educate Together or Irish language schools.
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It follows the publication of a report from the Forum on Patronage and Pluralism in April – which recommended that the Catholic Church should hand over control of schools in some parts of the country.
It also recommended that faith formation – such as Communion and Confirmation – should be taught outside of school hours.
