Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the education partners for coming before the committee, repeatedly at this point. I think there is too much of a focus in the education sector at a Government level on legislation and not enough of a focus on resources. Deputy Nolan mentioned the issue of administrative posts. There is a whole range of resources that are required by schools. I would certainly like to see the focus on that. At times, the legislation has been brought forward at undrafted stage almost to give the impression that something is being done about education. I believe that is unfortunate. What really needs to be is to fund education more and give it more resources. That is where the focus should be. It should be on getting good teachers into good schools and giving them the equipment they need to teach.

In terms of the contributions today, I have certainly taken on board a lot of what has been said here today. We do appreciate it. I am not sure if there is any need for me to question it because the documents speak for themselves.

Tá áthas orm go raibh Caoimhín Ó hEaghra in ann labhairt as Gaeilge inniu. B'fhéidir gur cheart go mbeadh an cruinniú don choiste seo bheith sa seomra seo, áit gur féidir linn an Ghaeilge a úsáid más mian linn, go háirithe os rud é gurb é seo an coiste oideachais.