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Religious Schools Face Patronage Shift | Cork News
ETBI is urging nearly 300 religious-run primary schools to consider switching to multi-denominational models by 2027, based on survey data showing strong parental demand — with over half of parents in flagged schools wanting this change, despite only 8% of students currently attending such schools. Most affected schools are Catholic (217) or Church of Ireland (61), and schools must decide by October’s end. The Catholic Education Partnership pledges support for schools that proceed with community backing, positioning the transition as a responsive step to meet growing educational preferences…
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