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Does the new Sex Ed curriculum go too far?

A new primary school curriculum will be phased in from next year. The curriculum, which will be p...

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11.25 22 Sep 2025


Does the new Sex Ed curriculum go too far?


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11.25 22 Sep 2025


A new primary school curriculum will be phased in from next year. The curriculum, which will be published today, will mean that children in 5th and 6th class will learn about different sexual orientations including homosexuality and bisexuality.

Students will also begin to learn a foreign language, as well as incorporating arts and science and double PE and SPHE classes per week.

So, are schools doing the right thing by changing the curriculum?

Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Principal of Mother of Divine Grace National School in Finglas, Eoin Dolan, Comedian and father Keego and listeners.


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