Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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Technically, the amendments are not necessary because equal status legislation already contains a definition. The NCSE is already defined in the relevant section. I clarify once again that I will be bringing forward a provision on Report Stage to allow the NCSE recommend that a school provide a unit. I will ultimately have power to compel in that regard. It will be exercised by the Minister, not the NCSE.