434. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that the Diocese of Cork and Ross is running a pilot programme in State-funded primary schools whereby a US evangelical Catholic organisation (details supplied) is facilitating retreats for children participating in the sacrament of confirmation; who is providing the funding for this organisation; the kind of visas being provided to these self-styled missionaries; her views on this occurring during the school day in taxpayer-funded schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15779/25]

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434. Deputy Michael Collins asked the Minister for Education if she is aware that the Diocese of Cork and Ross is running a pilot programme in State-funded primary schools whereby a US evangelical Catholic organisation (details supplied) is facilitating retreats for children participating in the sacrament of confirmation; who is providing the funding for this organisation; the kind of visas being provided to these self-styled missionaries; her views on this occurring during the school day in taxpayer-funded schools; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15779/25]

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