959. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a document that is available on her Departmental website, Rules for National Schools, states that subjects of laundry, needlework and domestic economy are for girls; her views on whether this is demeaning and undermines the role of female students in society; her further views on whether such a document should be updated; her views on whether making such a document available on the website could give the impression that the ethos of her Department is outdated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21187/22]

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959. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Education if her attention has been drawn to the fact that a document that is available on her Departmental website, Rules for National Schools, states that subjects of laundry, needlework and domestic economy are for girls; her views on whether this is demeaning and undermines the role of female students in society; her further views on whether such a document should be updated; her views on whether making such a document available on the website could give the impression that the ethos of her Department is outdated; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21187/22]

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