Sexual consent classes in secondary schools, as well as some primary schools, will be introduced later this year.
The Education Minister, Richard Burton, announced the news, as he said a whole new look needs to be taken at Relationships and Sexuality Education in the country.
Mr Burton has asked the National Council on Curriculum and Assessment to urgently look at a number of areas, including:
Consent: What is it and it's importance
Contraception, as well as developments in the area
Healthy, positive sexual expression and relationships
Safe use of the internet
Social media and its effects on relationships
LGBTQ+ matters
Up until now, all secondary schools are required to teach RSE, however it can be altered according to the school's ethos.
Some schools around the country get a thorough education, while others barely touch on the subject.
Mr Burton is looking for a nationwide programme to be carried out in every secondary school in the future.
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