Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms O'Dwyer.

Before I ask a question of Mr. Mulconry, I wish to agree with his statement that a large majority of national school children are happy with school. That is distinct from what was the case 20 or 30 years ago. Mr. Mulconry mentioned the importance of interpersonal relationships. Obviously, bullying derives from the breakdown of those relationships. We place many duties on teachers but what role do schools have in trying to resolve interpersonal difficulties when relationships break down in school, for example, between students inside and, more difficultly, outside school?