Mr. David O'Sullivan:

We have been raising this issue with the payroll section. The payroll technical group has been set up in terms of the timely payment of teachers for the July provision programme. Members are probably finding in their constituencies and areas that schools are inclusive. As one drives past, one sees the level of inclusion and the commitment of teachers and principal teachers working throughout July to ensure pupils with special educational needs are provided with a service during the summer months.

On the Deputy's comment on engagement with principals and school leaders, education works when we are all working in partnership. We have been calling for some time for the parent and student charter Bill. It was at various stages and iterations in the Houses of the Oireachtas. We have made submissions in relation to that in terms of a community charter. We are not sure where it is at but would welcome if the Houses of the Oireachtas would look at that legislation in time to provide those engagements at school level. They are happening all the time. We advise and assist school leaders. As issues arise, the best approach is to engage with the principal of the school. There is a staged approach to engagement on particular issues. I do not say everything will always be right and perfect but there is a structure in place. We hope the parent and student charter or community charter Bill is enacted at some point.