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

I thank the Minister and her officials for coming before the committee. We note the Supplementary Estimate. It was unfortunate we did not get an opportunity to vote on it today. I think efficiency in the Dáil stymied the desire of the Department to get the vote passed. It is hoped the Government will survive for another week. If it does not, we extend our condolences to the Minister and the Department.

I note what the Minister has stated about the secondary school books. It is a very good project that she will be aware has been introduced up to junior cycle level. Are there any proposals to introduce it into the senior cycle level? What are the barriers that have been put up to the Minister by Department officials, preventing her from doing so?