There is currently no anti-racism policy in schools across Ireland laid out by government. Although you will find policies on healthy eating and anti bullying there is no policy covering anti-racism.

Broadcaster and Teacher, Emer O'Neill joined Kieran on The Hard Shoulder to tell him about the Anti-Racism Policy she has co-written and sent to Minister for Education, Norma Foley.

You can find the petition here.

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