A new ‘National Conversation on Education’ has been launched by the Government. It will help form the basis for a ‘Convention on Education’. The deadline for submissions is February 28. The Church of Ireland has urged members to take part.

The ‘conversation’ was launched yesterday by Education Minister, Hildegarde Naughton (pictured). It is being described as “a once-in-a-generation opportunity for children, young people, parents, educators and wider society to help shape Ireland’s education system for decades to come.”

Speaking after the launch, the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin, Michael Jackson, said: “I encourage members of the Church of Ireland to join this conversation and to offer our specific perspectives so that our voices can be included in this great venture.”

He said that the Church of Ireland “has contributed to education in this country for hundreds of years.”

The Catholic Church will also be taking part.

The survey questionnaire can be found here.