Fiona O'Loughlin (Kildare South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister for appearing before the committee to engage with it. While I condemn the actions of the past, let me say on behalf of the members of the committee that we feel the Department could have dealt with the situation far better, far more comprehensively in a speedier manner. At the same time, we certainly welcome the set of comprehensive measure the Minister has announced today. We look forward to these measures improving communications and, most importantly, improving the safety of our children and our teachers in the future.

I thank the Minister and his officials for appearing before us.