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Trans issues must be taught 'in an inclusive and sensitive way' - National LGBT Federation

The INTO have condemned the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association for their remarks on teaching transgender issues in primary schools. In a letter sent to Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman the CPSMA said that teaching school children about "what it means to be trans" would generate "unnecessary divisions in school communities". Kieran was joined by Eric Nelligan, Aontú Spokesperson on Education and Assistant Principal and Adam Long, Board Director with the National LGBT Federation to discuss…

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16.45 13 Apr 2023


Trans issues must be taught 'in an inclusive and sensitive way' - National LGBT Federation


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The INTO have condemned the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association for their remarks on teaching transgender issues in primary schools.

In a letter sent to Minister for Children Roderic O'Gorman the CPSMA said that teaching school children about "what it means to be trans" would generate "unnecessary divisions in school communities".

Kieran was joined by Eric Nelligan, Aontú Spokesperson on Education and Assistant Principal and Adam Long, Board Director with the National LGBT Federation to discuss…


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