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

We seek equity and fairness. If a school project appears on the list, there is an expectation that it will be delivered. There is a sense of sheer frustration in schools and communities and among parents. There are parents present who know what the reality is. When their children started in first year, there was a sense that they were trying to work together. Unfortunately, so much time has elapsed that their children are now in third level education or working. In some cases, entire families and an entire school generation have left a school without any progress being made in the provision of new accommodation. There is something radically wrong with the system which we must put right. I also know that we must work with the Department to resolve the matter. Political will is needed to solve the problem. If the three delegates do not have anything further to add, I shall relieve them of their duties for now. I thank them for attending. They have made very valuable contributions on behalf of their respective schools and communities but also on behalf of the school community within the country. They have given us a better understanding of the gaps and problems in the system and made recommendations.

Does Deputy John Lahart wish to comment?