Marie Moloney (Labour) | Oireachtas source

As I must also leave, I will be brief.

I bow to the superior knowledge of Senator Mary Moran of this matter. My worst memory of primary school is of the days on which the cigire would visit. We were specially tutored, told to ensure our answers were correct and expected to be on our best behaviour. I never recall seeing an inspector during my secondary school days. I presume inspections took place, but we never saw those responsible for carrying them out.

On discipline and anti-bullying initiatives, I have been contacted by many individuals who have informed me that they would rather transfer their children to different schools than deal with the problem of bullying head on. They reported that their children were being bullied but no action was taken. I asked whether they would report the teachers involved and they informed me that they would not because their children would be victimised. I am aware of numerous instances in which people transferred their children to different schools. Is there any way we might establish a decent anti-bullying policy in schools?