Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick City, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I agree with Deputy Thomas Byrne about the clear constitutional right children have to an education, which we need to put into our report. A common thread is that shorter hours or reduced timetables should not happen without an agreement with parents and engagement with parents is absolutely crucial. In the examples Ms Hanahoe gave us, the parents were consulted and they agreed that this was the best thing for their children.