Mr. John Kearney:

I was principal in a secondary school ten years ago. I have been appointed chief executive of the NCSE in the past three months. In regard to many of the fears and reservations the Deputy is expressing on behalf of the parents, I have been out there meeting parents. I completely empathise with some of the concerns and frustrations that they are voicing in terms of securing placements. Demand here is challenging supply. In terms of 315 classes being delivered this year, there has been a very significant range of delivery by the NCSE. I am not saying it is perfect for one second.