Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister, Deputy Foley, and the Minister of State, Deputy Madigan, as well as their officials, for coming before us today to brief us on their key priorities for education. I acknowledge that the Minister and Minister of State were very upfront in their replies and it was no bother to them. The briefing today was very beneficial both for discussing key priorities and also the impact Covid-19 has had on education. It will greatly assist the committee in our deliberations. Our next public meeting will be at 11.30 a.m. on Thursday, 19 November with representatives from the Association of Secondary Teachers Ireland, ASTI, Teachers Union of Ireland, TUI, and FORSA on the topic of ensuring schools are open in a manner which is both safe and sustainable.