In 2010, teachers were told that Muslims would not be permitted to wear the niqab, the garment covering the entire body except for slits across the eyes. The guidance, circulated in Ireland by bishops among more than 450 schools, said that although staff should respect the religious rights of non-Catholics, it was "unsatisfactory for a teacher not to be able to see and engage properly with a pupil whose face was covered". Opponents of the ban argue that it religious expression is a basic human right and muslims should be able to wear the Niqab in every school. Proponents of the ban argue that the Niqab is a religious symbol that should not be worn at Catholic Schools.
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Response rates from 258k Ireland voters.
64% Yes |
36% No |
55% Yes |
36% No |
9% Yes, we should respect all cultural and religious traditions |
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Unique answers from Ireland voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9CFT5452yrs2Y
Abolish all religious schools
@9NLGS5L7mos7MO
Yes, at least until there is an increased availability nationally of Secular state-schools with no affiliation with a specific religion.
@9NQ92L57mos7MO
It is disrespectful to Catholicism to be wearing clothing that show belief in another God. If it was the other way around, it would be outrage.
@969GHY62yrs2Y
Non religious schools should be more available
@9ZS9JPT4wks4W
No after living in Bahrain Middle East I had to conform to Ramadan no eating in streets etc and my catholic religion certainly was not considered if you live in a country that had different religious beliefs you can’t look for your beliefs to withheld I
@9ZJTYHP1mo1MO
Yes but Catholicism should still be the primary taught and practiced religion of the country. However I do respect everyone’s right to believe and practice their own religion. However in a Catholic country we should not be taking our own religion off the curriculum to make others feel more comfortable. They obviously know and teach their kids their religion and so Ireland should do the same without being shamed for doing so
@9ZQ4QX31mo1MO
The state should not compel the school to allow that, but the church itself does not state those of other religions are barred from attendance of school, or even worship (provided they don't go up for communion).
@9MLSNR67mos7MO
It would depend on the practices of the particular school. If the student has signed up for the school knowing their policies, then I believe the school is within their right to implement their policies.
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