Social Affairs & Religion Correspondent
The Children s Ombudsman has said that more effort needs to be made to ensure Ireland s education system reflects wider society.
Niall Muldoon says there s a need for diversity amongst teachers.
In her final report exploring the topic of racism in Ireland, Social Affairs Correspondent Ailbhe Conneely looks at integration in the education system.
Conor McNamara loves being Irish. I love everything about it, from the Guinness to the spuds , he says.
He is fluent in the language and wears his fáinne with pride.
He points out he was integrated into Irish culture from a very young age.