Local senator calls out Tanaiste’s comments on home-schooling

A local senator has called out comments made by the Tanaiste in relation to home schooling in Ireland.

Micheal Martin suggested that home-schooling should not be allowed in Ireland. 

As a former chair of a home schooling organisation and a primary school, Senator Pauline O'Reilly says many people are home-schooled because of problems with the school system itself, or because of bullying.

Senator O'Reilly adds the Tanaiste must show understanding, regardless of whether young people are home schooled or not: