It’s believed a Wicklow school is one of three primary schools around the country that have decided not to use a new relationships and sexuality education syllabus, devised by the Irish Bishops Conference.
Lacken National School in County Wicklow found the Flourish Programme to be "discriminatory" to LGBT families and not in accordance with the constitution, which supports same sex marriage.
Education Equality says parents had raised concerns over the new curriculum:
SIPTU Section 39 Workers In Bray To Ballot For Strike Over Government Inaction On Pay
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Over 2,000 Homes Commenced Construction In Wicklow Over Past 12 Months
The data from the Department of Housing shows that between January and December 2024 60,243 new homes commenced construction, up 84% from the 32,801 recorded in 2023.
Wicklow TD On Course To Be Tánaiste As Programme For Government Published
Focus has now turned to who will make it to the Cabinet table for Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.
An Bord Pleanála Asked To Reject Plans for Large Waste Facility In West Wicklow
A planning application has been lodged for the project at Ballinclare Quarry in Kilbride.
Talks To Begin On Potential Croke Park Fight For Bray's Katie Taylor
Eddie Hearn says he 'really wants to deliver' a Croke Park card for Katie Taylor.
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