Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I do not want a reply to this as it is just a comment. Fantastic work is being done by the Department of Education on early learning, school reading and so forth around identifying people who need additional help. However, what we are looking at is where kids can exchange books in the school in a way similar to a public library. I have no doubt work could be done in conjunction with county councils and local authorities throughout the country on this. If the Department of Education was to do work with the library services and the Library Association of Ireland on that, I would encourage it. Has Mr. Tattan been told by his children that he is an out-of-touch father because he is taking away the devices? Can the Department of Education develop some advice for parents on how long children should be on their devices and how to get them off them. I would be interested in that but sin scéal eile.

In regard to apprenticeships, are there any programmes to support guidance counsellors in promoting apprenticeships as an exciting and viable career option? I have talked before about encouraging more people to participate in apprenticeships. Does the Department of Education liaise with the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science in this regard?