The episode features a discussion with Dr. Niamh Regan, a concerned parent with a child in primary school, about Ireland’s Cineáltas/“Bí Cineálta” (Be Kind) anti-bullying policies and what she describes as an ideological shift in education.
She argues that the Irish constitution and Department of Education recognize parents as the primary educators of their children, but says schools treat parents as mere “stakeholders” and disregard objections. The conversation links Irish developments to broader international trends, via lobbying strategies and policies.
Follow Niamh:https://twitter.com/niamhlanes
Beir Bua:https://www.beirbuaeducation.ie/
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