Quality not Quantity in Catholic Education, says Cardinal Brady

(31 Jan 10 - RV) ‘Catholic Schools – A Light for Every Generation’ is the theme of a week in support of Catholics education in Ireland launched today,

The aim of the week is to celebrate the contribution that Catholic primary and post-primary schools make not just to Irish society, but to the mission of the Church.


There are 3,500 Catholic Schools in Ireland, however in recent times there has been increased public debate over the Churches involvement in education, particularly at primary level.

We spoke to Cardinal Sean Brady Primate of All Ireland about these concerns and how the Church is addressing them: