Michael Moynihan (Cork North-West, Fianna Fail)

If the Deputy does not mind, I will outline that. I have that point and I want to get to it. There is better planning. I take the point on the statistics on the number of children born but there is movement within the system as well. While we may think there is a need for an extra teacher in a particular school, it may be some time before we know what is actually needed. The State has invested hugely in SNAs and special education teachers in recent years.

We brought the deadline back to 1 October deadline and everybody has welcomed that. I think the Deputy is on record as welcoming it. The NCSE will continue to engage and support children and families who come forward after the 1 October deadline. Last year, a number of students came after the 1 February deadline and the deadline was extended because-----