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The Irish Times lead editorial today about the aftermath of the recent papal visit.n n n “Pope Francis has returned to Rome after his brief visit to Ireland where he charmed with his humility and his plea for forgiveness over the sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests and its cover-up by bishops. Yet, nothing has changed. n…

Here is the text of the letter sent by Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, to Pope Francis (as head of the Vatican) regarding the Tuam babies scandal.nnhttps://www.dcya.gov.ie/docs/EN/27-08-2018-Minister-Zappone-39-s-Remarks-and-Letter-to-Pope-Francis-at-Aras-an-Uachtarain/4891.htmn Letter to Pope Francis (27 August 2018)n nDear Pope Francis,nnAs Minister for Children and Youth Affairs and an Independent Minister of the Government of Ireland…

Here is a link to a YouTube video of the address by An Taoiseach, Dr. Leo Varadkar, to Pope Francis delivered on Saturday 25 August.nnhttps://youtu.be/9Th0QUnG8AknnHere is the kernel of his address:nn

This is an article by Louise Neylon showing how marriage has changed in Ireland in recent years.nnThe changes have implications for education policy at primary level (National Schools) in the context of the patronage (ownership and control) of our schools in the near future.

These three pages comprise a facsimile of the letter (October 1831) from Chief Secretary (Ireland), Edward Stanley, to the Duke of Leinster (senior Irish peer) to appoint him President of the Commissioners of National Education under instructions from the imperial government.nnThe Stanley Letter sets out the precepts for the National School system.nn[Public Record Office of…

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