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 |
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Unique answers from Ireland users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9LGQHHN6 days6D
As a secular Muslim, I disagree with niqab or even hijab. Your clothing shouldn’t really indicate what religion you are. What you believe is between you and your God, your dress code or attire shouldn’t be a barrier between you and rest of the world
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Yes as long as the wearing of such face covers are within the full consent of the user and not forced upon by family members or members of related cliques.
@8C5RDBV4yrs4Y
Only on private property.
@99MFYPQ1yr1Y
If they want and are not told to.
@97T8QSX1yr1Y
no, all religion should be banned
@94KMKRH2yrs2Y
No, there should be no compromise on secular values in favor of religious tolerance.
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