The Archbishop of Dublin, Dermot Farrell, has given “full approval and agreement” to a change of patronage for Saint Enda’s primary school on Whitefriar Street in Dublin.

As patron of any primary schools in the Dublin archdiocese, Dr Farrell confirmed his support regarding the reconfiguration of patronage within the archdiocese “in order to reflect the growing diversity of Irish society”.

He said he looked forward to continuing cooperation with the Department of Education in order to bring this about.

He said much had been learned from the process and pointed out that consensus was “vital”.

“I, along with the other Catholic Patrons, will continue to work with the Department to identify remaining barriers to the building of that consensus.

“This includes reassuring Catholic parents that their choice of a school with a Catholic patronage and ethos will continue to be secured and facilitated within the education system,” added Dr Farrell.