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.
@9LGQHHN2mos2MO
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
@9D7PQPC10mos10MO
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.
@94739L62yrs2Y
Yes, Choice in religious freedom is important, but minors should should be exempt from this choice in a civic setting
@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
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