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.
72% Yes |
28% No |
58% Yes |
28% No |
8% Yes, but their identity must be privately verified by a female staff member |
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6% Yes, we should respect all cultural traditions |
See how support for each position on “Niqāb” has changed over time for 18.9k Ireland voters.
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See how importance of “Niqāb” has changed over time for 18.9k Ireland voters.
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@8TDGN753yrs3Y
Face must be fully visible
@8SQMNL83yrs3Y
No, however a Hijab is fine. Just as long as the person's identity can be verified.
@8S8KVGK3yrs3Y
there needs to be a policy on this issue
@8J2LNT24yrs4Y
This should be legislation on & there should a policy on this
@8CWNV9J4yrs4Y
Yes, but not in public locations and highly discouraged socially
@8C5RDBV4yrs4Y
Only on private property.
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