<div>We believe that every family in Ireland should have real school choice and that every child should have the option to attend an Educate Together school if they wish.
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<div>Right now, that choice simply doesn’t exist for most families.
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<div><strong>A turning point for education in Ireland </strong>
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<div>In April 2026, the Department of Education &amp; Youth released the results of a national survey on school patronage and the message from parents is clear:
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<div><em>40% of parents with children in religious-run schools would prefer a multi-denominational primary school</em>
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<div><strong>Yet over 95% of primary schools remain under religious patronage </strong>
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<div>This gap is stark and it shows that Ireland’s school system is out of step with the needs of today’s families.
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<div>For the first time, there is a real opportunity to change that.
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<div><strong>What happens next</strong>
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<div>The Government is now moving into the next phase of school reconfiguration, where:
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<li>Schools with demand for change will be identified
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<li>Communities will be supported through a transition process
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<li>Schools can transfer to new patronage from 2027 onwards
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<div>Educate Together is ready to support schools, parents and communities through this process but we need the resources to do it.
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<div><strong>Why your support matters now </strong>
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<div>This is a critical window for change.
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<div>With the right support:
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<li>More schools can transition to equality-based patronage
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<li>More families can access inclusive education locally
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<li>Real choice can become a reality across Ireland
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<div>Without it, momentum could be lost and families will continue to have limited options.
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<div><strong>What is an Educate Together school?</strong>
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<div>Educate Together schools are:
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<li><strong>Equality-based: </strong>diverse worldviews are respected, and no single religion is prioritised over others.
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<li><strong>Child-centred: </strong>putting children at the heart of decision-making at the school.
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<li><strong>Democratically-run:</strong> active participation by parents, students, and teachers together.
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<li><strong>Co-educational:</strong> equal opportunities at school for boys and girls; challenging gender inequality.
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<div><strong>A proven model that works</strong>
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<div>Change is already happening.
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<div>In 2024, St. Mary’s Primary School successfully transferred to Educate Together patronage, becoming Paradise Place Educate Together National School a landmark moment for Irish education.
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<div>This shows what’s possible when communities are supported through the transition.
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<div><strong>Help us make this happen across Ireland</strong>
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<div>Your donation will help us:
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<li>Support schools exploring patronage transfer
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<li>Provide guidance and resources to communities
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<li>Expand access to equality-based education nationwide
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<div>Every contribution, big or small, helps bring us closer to a more inclusive education system.
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<div>Please donate today and share this campaign
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<div><strong>Progess so far</strong>
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<div>Thanks to your support, we’ve already raised €1,911 from 44 donations - a fantastic start towards our goal.
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<div><strong>Thank you</strong>
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<div>Together, we can ensure that every child in Ireland has access to an inclusive, equality-based education.
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