Jim D'Arcy (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thought Mr. Peter Mullen's suggestion of the education and training boards, ETBs, taking over the provision of technical support was an excellent idea. I ask that it be examined by the Department and possibly piloted. I am sure some ETBs such as Mr. Martin O'Brien in the Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board would be more than willing to give it a go, as would other ETBs. Have the delegates examined the ETB model in that context?

I wish to tell Mr. Seán Cottrell that this is one of the best short articles I have read on small schools and well done to him on that.