Aisling Dolan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I know Dr. Downes presented to us previously and I thank him for taking the time today. To take away a key point, it would be that early intervention in primary school is crucial. We heard from other schools talking about the roots of empathy programme, which was very impressive. I take it that the focus on primary schools and early intervention is crucial, along with training the teachers within the whole school on these programmes and the emotional skills the witnesses are talking about.