Sir, - It would be interesting to know the policy of the Catholic management of St Mary's and St Joseph's primary schools in Ballyhaunis to providing instruction in the Islamic faith for the 34 children whose parents would like separate instruction for them. And further, has there been dialogue between the Department of Education and the management of the schools on this question?
Looking ahead to the cultural pluralism that increasing immigration is bringing, will the Catholic Hierarchy consult their people to find out what is the feeling of the faithful - the sensus fidelium - on this matter? - Yours, etc.
Patrick Duffy, Castleknock Elms, Dublin 15.