Mr. David O'Sullivan:

I am heartened the Chair mentioned collaboration and partnership with the stakeholders in regard to education and to special education as well. The current Bill before the Houses of the Oireachtas in regard to the amendment to the Educational (Admission to Schools) Act has removed the legislative requirement to consult with the education stakeholders. I just want that to be noted. We hope that consultation, that partnership approach, which has served us all so well, will continue. We hope the legislative requirement to consult with stakeholders will be part of this legislation.