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DESPITE PLANNED OPPOSITION from Fianna Fáil, a bill that would prevent schools from using their religious ethos to avoid giving factual sex education to students has progressed to the next stage in the Dáil today.
Wow! So progressive to have a sex education curriculum based upon ‘facts’
People had many opinions to delve out after Fianna Fáil’s education spokesperson, Thomas Byrne, said the party would vote against the bill on the basis that the party supports many of its ideas but does not want the new curriculum put into law.
Teachers were flabbergasted
@ThomasByrneTD is this true?? If so I’d love to know what the reasoning is. As a teacher I see this as one of THE most important lessons we can give to students. Majority if not all students will have sex in their lifetimes, let’s make sure it’s safe and consensual #SexEdBillhttps://t.co/Kf6EsEWlUx
.@fiannafailparty say, "We have never put in law what should be taught in our classes." - Well, ignorance about Geography may cost you a round in a pub quiz, ignorance about STIs may cost your health for your lifetime. That's why it should be in the law #SexEdBill#HealthyIreland
Although @Katiahancke could be right that FF miss the glory days of 1980s Sex Education
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One user couldn’t even believe that the bill was up for debate
Someone clocked an unsurprising link
I'm shocked, SHOCKED I tell you that TDs against abortion are also against sex education. It's almost as if it isn't about the innocent babies after all
All well and good being told about the stork delivering babies and that the holy spirit entered Our Lady but…
There was an 11% rise in STI among 15-25 year olds between 2016 - 2017 (@HSELive figures) - Chlamydia in young people make up 50% of ALL cases reported. Young people need factual, non judgemental sex education not just magical stories about the Immaculate Conception. #SexEdBill
Others also thought it was bizarre that education about health and safety of children wasn’t being taken seriously
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One twitter user was able to sum exactlywhy this bill is so vital
Ireland needs comprehensive, factual, objective & inclusive sex ed. Our young people must be empowered w/ the knowledge to understand & protect their sexual health, bodily autonomy, sexual & gender identity & have the skills to navigate consent & healthy relationships #SexEdBill
People contacted their local TDs which forced Fianna Fáil to back down
The #SexEdBill has PASSED. Fianna Fáil have made a decision not to oppose triggering no need for a vote. Thank you for putting the pressure on. We can make change happen!!
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Here's how Twitter reacted to Fianna Fail's opposition to the sex education bill
DESPITE PLANNED OPPOSITION from Fianna Fáil, a bill that would prevent schools from using their religious ethos to avoid giving factual sex education to students has progressed to the next stage in the Dáil today.
Wow! So progressive to have a sex education curriculum based upon ‘facts’
People had many opinions to delve out after Fianna Fáil’s education spokesperson, Thomas Byrne, said the party would vote against the bill on the basis that the party supports many of its ideas but does not want the new curriculum put into law.
Teachers were flabbergasted
One user called BS on Fianna Fáil’s logic
Others called out the hypocrisy of their position
The Hunreal Issues said what we were all wondering
@DaveMurf83 had an answer
Although @Katiahancke could be right that FF miss the glory days of 1980s Sex Education
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One user couldn’t even believe that the bill was up for debate
Someone clocked an unsurprising link
Some TDs might be surprised at the next election
All well and good being told about the stork delivering babies and that the holy spirit entered Our Lady but…
Others also thought it was bizarre that education about health and safety of children wasn’t being taken seriously
Whoops!
We couldn't find this Tweet
One twitter user was able to sum exactly why this bill is so vital
People contacted their local TDs which forced Fianna Fáil to back down
..and thankfully the bill passed today
Looks like Ireland is finally embracing the 21st century!
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