Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I take on board that it is now a matter for the unions to decide whether they accept the proposals, but does the Minister think it is satisfactory that, because the first day of sick leave absence will not be covered by a substitute, we could have class sizes of up to 40 students? I am not asking the Minister to comment on the proposals in the agreement. I am asking for his opinion as Minister for Education and Skills if the possibility of class sizes of 40 students is acceptable.

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