Calls for aid for multi-denominational schools
Tuesday, 15 November 2005 17:59The group which supports multi-denominational schools in Ireland is holding a rally outside the Dáil this evening to highlight what it says is the Government's failure to support the sector.
Educate Together says it will be forced to wind down operations unless it gets increased State funding.
It has accused the Government of failing to provide any alternative to religious schools in 98% of the country.
Educate Together says it is struggling to meet escalating demand for multi-denominational schools. It receives a State grant of just over ¤40,000 a year. It is seeking core funding of ¤500,000.
The group says there is huge inequality in State support for different educational sectors. 98% of primary schools in Ireland are religious run schools, the vast majority of them Catholic.
The rally was due to begin at 6pm outside Dáil Éireann. A number of politicians were expected to address it.
