Dublin archdiocese keeping 'sibling first' policy

The Archdiocese of Dublin has said its policies have not changed regarding 'sibling first' enrolment policies.

It follows reports that Catholic schools in Dublin have been advised to end the practice.

However, a spokesperson for the Archdiocese of Dublin told RTÉ News that equal weight will continue to be given to children of the school area and the siblings of current pupils.

''This is considered to be the fairest policy,'' according to the Archdiocese.

The Archdiocese of Dublin is the patron body for some 400 schools in the greater Dublin area.

Primary schools across the country have been asked to update their admission policies for the 2021/2022 school year.

The Archdiocese of Dublin said that there will be no major changes for the vast majority of schools but difficulties may arise at a handful of schools that are oversubscribed.