sexual education
Curriculum revamp as new-look sexual education syllabus introduced

Curriculum revamp as new-look sexual education syllabus introduced

A government review found that the SPHE curriculum was 20 years out of date. From September, Irish secondary school students in junior cycle will learn about consent, gender identity and online pornography, in a revamp of the SPHE curriculum. Although the full report has not yet been published, details have emerged as to the potential […]

3 years ago

40% of 17-year-olds have not discussed sex with their parents

40% of 17-year-olds have not discussed sex with their parents

At age 17, 33% of young people in Ireland reported having had sexual intercourse. 40% of Irish teenagers aged 17 have not spoken to their parents about sex and relationships, according to a new report. The report, which was conducted by the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and the Health Service Executive (HSE), found […]

5 years ago

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