A new trend with significant cost implications is the use of digital devices in schools.

“In recent years, faith schools have been poorly served, at times, by news media. Too often, there is a failure to ensure that hyperbole and opinion are counterbalanced with evidence-based facts.”

Research shows that 96% of all Chairs; 96% of all principals; 97% of all teachers and 94% of all parents regarded these small schools to be making a valuable contribution to primary education.

Archbishop Martin calls for greater inclusiveness of the disadvantaged in the Irish educational system at a graduation Mass for St Patrick's College.