Mr. David O'Sullivan:

We would welcome training, be it face to face, online or involving a blended approach. With regard to training, we need to look out for the signs of bullying. That is crucial. Bullying could be happening in the yard or at home so it is difficult for a teacher to spot it. A teacher could be in a classroom with 30 pupils. In this regard, we would welcome a reduction in class size. It is crucial to be able to identify the signs of bullying. On homophobic bullying, teachers would welcome comprehensive training in understanding LGBT+ terminology. LGBT+ inclusion and visibility within the school setting and curriculum are issues. How many of the books used in school make reference to same-sex families and so forth? There are several initiatives in this regard that can be used in any training programme. We are happy to expand further on that if the Senator wishes.