Ms Karen McHugh:

We did research in 2010 on the transfer policy. That was evidence-based research into a centre that was closing in Limerick during the middle of the leaving certificate examinations. People were transferred at short notice, even young people who were doing their leaving certificate. As Ms Kennedy said, there is lots of evidence and research but it is not taken seriously. It would be helpful from the committee's point of view. As NGOs, we are often perceived to be challenging and difficult.