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.
58% Yes |
42% No |
49% Yes |
42% No |
9% Yes, we should respect all cultural and religious traditions |
See how support for each position on “Niqāb” has changed over time for 194k Ireland voters.
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
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Non religious schools should be more available
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No, except when there are no Muslim or no/multi religion schools in the area.
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I think schools should not be run by religious organisations. If student chooses to wear religious garb that's entirely up to the.
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No, but only if all religious clothing is banned in school
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If they are Muslim, build Muslim schools and let them go there.
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