Updated 11.50
The Education Minister says the divesting of some primary schools from the Catholic Church has not been as rapid as envisaged.
A progress report on patronage change in 43 locations shows that just four primary schools have reformed their ethos to multi-faith.
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It also recommends that symbols or artefacts from other religions should be displayed in classroom - instead of banning the use of crucifixes.
Minister Ruairí Quinn says organisational and logistical problems with schools earmarked for divestment - are taking longer to address than expected:
