Debate contribution: Religious Education Syllabus: Review

Debate contribution by Mr John Blair on 12 January 2026.

MLA: Mr John Blair
Party at the time: Alliance Party
Date: 12 January 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Religious Education Syllabus: Review
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5311394

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I thank the Minister for that answer. Given that the current legislation states that RE in schools must be based on the Holy Scripture, will the Minister need to amend the legislation to ensure that RE is inclusive for all, given the recent ruling?

44 words. Text as published by the Northern Ireland Assembly.

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2883/22-27.

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