Archbishop welcomes transfer of school from Catholic Church patronage

Archbishop Dermot Farrell has welcomed the conclusion of negotiations regarding the transfer of a primary school from the Archdiocese of Dublin to An Foras Pátrúnachta while continuing to offer sacramental preparation to Catholic pupils.

The Archbishop said the transfer marks a new chapter in Ireland’s education system: “Scoil Chaitlín Maude will provide education through the medium of Irish to Catholic children and to children of other faiths and none.”

“During the school day provision will be made for the faith formation, religious education and sacramental preparation of Catholic children in accordance with the Grow in Love primary Catholic education programme. Other children will follow a moral and ethics programme.  This is truly a multi-denominational school to cater for the needs of the Irish speaking community in Tallaght. This is a good model for the future to accommodate parents’ requests.”