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

That will allow for the pupil-teacher ratio to be reduced.

That is a policy matter. The Deputy has raised concerns and I have read the Fianna Fáil document on the PME. Obviously, that was increased to deal with quality issues and is not something that the Minister has indicated we need to look at more carefully. I am new to the area, but I have discussed it with colleagues and there has not been a fall-off.