Matt Shanahan (Waterford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank those who are here representing the National Parents Council, Inclusion Ireland and others. We have had some of them here before, and some of the issues we discussed previously are obviously still very pertinent.

Communications appears to be a significant issue. I note from both surveys that were done there was dissatisfaction in most cases with communications, which were considered vague in the case of the Department and some of the public teaching groupings and schools. Have any of the groups thought about any ways in which this could be improved in the future? We all know we are in this together. Yes, there is a learning process, but is there an easier way of getting the required information out to families? Have the witnesses any thoughts or ideas about that?