ARABIC news network Al Jazeera has taken an active interest in the plight of an Irish girl who wants to wear a religious headscarf to school.
The Egan family from Wexford, who were caught up in the row over the wearing of the hijab in Irish schools have been featured on the Al Jazeera English channel.
Mr Egan has accused the Government of repressing minority rights while "flaunting itself as the bastion of democracy".
The father of the young schoolgirl spoke to the news network and said that, "It is time the world witnessed the true face of Ireland.
http://www.herald.ie/national-news/al-jazeera-tv-focus-on-irish-family-who-want-hijab-in-schools-1476360.html
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