Charlie McConalogue (Donegal North East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister and the Minister of State to the committee and wish both of them the best in their new roles. I congratulate both on their promotions to the Department and to their positions. I also thank their officials for attending the meeting today.

Is it the case that the Minister is seeking a €39 million reduction in the overall education budget in the coming year?