Iona Director David Quinn appeared on Claire Byrne Live to debate school admissions policies with barrister Paddy Monahan.

The debate focused on the criteria on which school places are allotted in the event of a shortage. David Quinn argued that the State must ensure that enough school places exist for all who want them.

There was plenty of audience participation as well, including some very able contributions from those who support the right of faith-schools to offer places to members of their own faith communities first.

The full 20 minute version of the debate is here and a shorter 12 minute version can be watched here. (It cuts out the initial contributions from David Quinn and Paddy Monaghan).