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Podcast: Anseo.net - If I were the Minister for Education
Episode: What's the point of the Primary Ethos Survey?
Description: In this episode of ‘If I Were the Minister for Education,’ I explore the recent survey conducted by the Irish Department of Education concerning primary school patronage. I also discuss the legacy left by former Minister Helen McEntee and give my initial thoughts on the new Minister Hildegarde Naughton. I raise questions about the survey’s efficacy, its democratic value, and its alignment with the constitutional rights of children. I provide a historical context on the secular roots of Irish primary education and argue for state-run, multi-denominational schools. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:31 A New Minister for Ed...